Dock, Sorrel (Rumex)
Dock, Sorrel Genus Details
Species of Rumex can be either annual or perennial. The flowers of Rumex are small, dense and come in a variety of colors, from yellow to brown. Rumex is wind pollinated and most species shed abundant pollen that travels far from the plant.
Dock, Sorrel Allergy Info
Dock is a great potential cause of seasonal allergies. The pollen travels well in the wind, and has caused many positive skin tests in allergy patients. Since Rumex pollinates in a similar time frame to grass, some allergy sufferers may confuse their allergy to Rumex with allergy to grass.
Dock, 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.
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Rumex genus, multiple grains.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Dock, Sorrel (Rumex) is a genus of the POLYGONACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
