Summer-Cypress (Kochia)
Summer-Cypress Genus Details
Summer cypress, or burning bush, are profusely branched annual plants with a compact pyramidal shape that grow up to 6 feet tall. Summer cypress displays inconspicuous greenish flowers, arranged in spikes. Kochia is similar in appearance and pollen allergenicity to russian thistle, except that it has longer leaves that aren't spine-tipped. The genus Kochia, native to Europe and Asia, has been introduced to the U.S. as an ornamental because of their brilliant red fall color and unusual corky bark. As the plant naturalized in Colorado, it reverted to rank weed and has spread east and west. Flowering occurs from July to September with the production of large amounts of pollen.
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Kochia (Kochia genus).
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Burning bush (Kochia scoparia).
Summer-Cypress Allergy Info
When pollinating, the summer cypress releases large amounts of windborne pollen that is considered to be very allergenic.
Summer-Cypress Pollen Description
Pollen grains of Chenopodiaceae are so similar to those of the Amaranthaceae family that they are often classified together. The pollen grains have a spheroidal structure and many pores (65-80).
The pollen grains are considered highly allergenic. Pollen grains are 25-30 micrometers.
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Kochia scoparia, single grain. Herb. MIN
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Kochia scoparia, multiple grains. Herb. MIN
Species in This Genus
Allergenicity Legend:
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Mild Allergen |
Moderate Allergen |
Severe Allergen |
Allergy Test Available
Summer-Cypress (Kochia) is a genus of the CHENOPODIACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
