Synonym(s)
Anthoxanthum odoratum; Goldgrass; Lavender grass
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Year-round evergreen, perennial, herbaceous, slightly poisonous sweet grass (Poaceae), with growth heights of up to 50 cm. Distribution: All Europe to West Asia.
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Growth on relatively dry and nutrient-poor meadows. It was given the name (odoratum) because of its characteristic coumarin scent. Ruchgrass flowers in May and June. Size of pollen: 23-39 µm. Cross allergies are possible with all other grass pollen.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles