Cockle grass

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Meadow Balls Grass

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Common plant genus from the sweet grass family (Poaceae) with high allergenic potency.

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  • Can be found in meadows and forests.
  • Height: 30-120 cm.
  • The ears of the ball grass have more than 2 flowers. At the end of the long panicle branches they are also arranged in a ball shape.
  • Flowering time: May to August. Size of pollen: 23-42 µm. The allergens of the mouse-grass pollen are the proteins Dac g 1 to g 3 and g 5.
  • Cross allergies: pollen of all other grasses.
  • The common ball grass can also be used as a fodder plant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer