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Columbus Grass (Sorghum)

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Columbus Grass Genus Details

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Sorghums, both annual and perennial types, have long, flat leaves (like a corn plant) and large terminal panicles or seed heads that are 0.5 to 1.5 feet long. Johnson grass (also known as evergreen or Egyptian millet),with the latin name Sorghum vulgare, is a perennial with an extensive root system, and grows 3-5 feet tall. Pollen shed occurs in July to September, which coincides with the flowering of bermuda grass. Introduced to the U.S.from the Mediterranean region for use as a forage in arid regions, johnson grass has become established in open fields and waste areas in southern latitudes of North America.

Columbus Grass Allergy Info

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This is one of the more significant grass types in terms of allergy. Grain sorghum, an annual type, causes limited allergy problems. Johnson grass (S. halepense) is a major allergy plant.

Columbus Grass Pollen Description

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Grains are spheroidal to ovoidal with a thin exine. The surface is reticulate and the grains are 1-porate.
The pores are circular and the grains are 40-50 microns in diameter.
This plant belongs to the grass family.  All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grain pictured here. Herb. MIN
This plant belongs to the grass family. All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grain pictured here. Herb. MIN
This plant belongs to the grass family.  All pollen grains in this family are similar to the Poaceae (grass) grains pictured here. Herb. MIN
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

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Allergenicity Legend:
Mild Allergen Mild Allergen  |  Moderate Allergen Moderate Allergen  |  Severe Allergen Severe Allergen  |  Allergy Test Allergy Test Available
Columbus Grass (Sorghum) is a genus of the POACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Columbus Grass Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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