Chenopods (Chenopods)
Chenopods Genus Details
The term chenopods is used to represent members of the Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae families. The pollen grains of these two families are so similar that they are impossible to differentiate between species, even by trained technicians, so they are listed collectively as "chenopods". Some of the plants found in these families include amaranth, pigweed, waterhemp, russian thistle, lamb's quarters, and kochia. These plants are found throughout the United States and flower typically in the summer and fall. The pollen of these families can be highly allergenic and is a cause of concern to allergic individuals.
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Chenopods Allergy Info
The chenopods are a particularly allergenic plant group; a likely cause of allergy.
Chenopods Pollen Description
Pollen grains are spheroidal and have between 30-65 pores. The exine is thin and granular. The various species of Amaranthus are difficult to tell apart using a light microscope.
Grains are 18-31 micrometers in diameter.
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This pollen grain is representative of chenopods, which includes members of the Amaranthaceae and Chenopodiaceae families. Single grain.
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This plant is a member of the Chenopodiaceae pollen type group. This chenopod pollen grain photo represents all members of this group. Multiple grains.
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Allergy Test Available
Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Chenopods (Chenopods) is a genus of the CHENOPODIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
