Honey grass (woolly)

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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Holcus lanatus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Common grass, native to the whole of Europe, growing at altitudes of up to approx. 900 m, with high allergenic potency, belonging to the sweet grass family (Poaceae).

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  • Perennial grass-like plant, with growth heights between 20-100 cm.
  • Flowering time: May to August.
  • Pollen size 25-34 µm.
  • Cross allergies: pollen of all other grasses (see below grass and cereal pollen) fly in June and July.
  • Allergens of honey grass pollen are the proteins Hol l 1 and Hol l 5.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles