Crown Grass (Paspalum)
Crown Grass Genus Details
Paspalum is a perennial grass grown as an ornamental in the south. Crown grass can flower when short and produces lots of pollen. It can grow to 6' tall.
Crown Grass Allergy Info
Although the grass family in general is considered significant allergenically, this genus is not typically considered to be problematic. High amounts of wind borne pollen are produced.
Crown Grass Pollen Description
Grains are spheroidal to ovoidal, sometimes elliptical. The exine is thin and the surface is granular to finely reticuloid. Pocaceae apertures are 1-porate, with the pores usually circular to ovoidal.
Grains are 22-122 micrometers in diameter.
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This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grain pictured here. Herb. MIN
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This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grains pictured here. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Moderate Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Crown Grass (Paspalum) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
