Mountain-Sorrel (Oxyria)
Mountain-Sorrel Genus Details
Mountain sorrel grows 1' tall and is an erect perennial found in the northern hemisphere. It has leaves that are 1 1/2" long with many small green flowers. The fruit is a winged, simple, small fruit called an achene. Mountain sorrel is grown in rock gardens and is propagated by seeds. Its leaves are eaten in salads.
Mountain-Sorrel Allergy Info
Pollen allergies have not been reported extensively. It's likely the pollen is not a significant cause of allergenicity.
Mountain-Sorrel Pollen Description
Pollen grains are oblate-spheroidal to prolate with a thin sexine; the amb rounded triangular to circular and 3-4 colporate. The colpi are long and narrow and the pores are lolongate.
Pollen grains vary in size from 15-35 micrometers.
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Rumex genus, single grain. Herb. MIN
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Rumex genus, multiple grains. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Mountain-Sorrel (Oxyria) is a genus of the POLYGONACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
