Meadow grass, annual

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Poa annua

Definition
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Widespread sweet grass with high allergenic potency.

General information
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  • Size: 10-15 cm. The leaves are 0.2-0.5 cm wide and green, with a short, tooth-like tip. Panicle grass occurs in the lowlands and high mountains on roadsides, gardens, fields, footpaths.
  • The flowering period lasts from May to July. Pollen size: 20-26 µm.
  • The main allergen is the protein Poa p1. Cross allergies occur with the pollen of all other grasses.

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