False Bluestem (Schizachyrium)
False Bluestem Genus Details
False or little bluestem is a native, perennial grass of prairies, open woods or savannahs, dry hills and fields. The seeds are eaten by upland game birds, such as prairie chickens and sharp tailed grouse. Little bluestem is the official state grass of Nebraska.
False Bluestem Allergy Info
Although the grass family in general is considered significant allergenically, this genus is not typically considered to be problematic. It may be a minor source of allergy late in the summer.
False Bluestem 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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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
False Bluestem (Schizachyrium) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
