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	Prosopis pallida - mesquite

	Acacia sp. - acacia

	Foeniculum sp. - fennel

	Typha sp - bulrush, cattail

	Ambrosia sp - ragweed

Forecast of Allergenic Plants - July-August 2010
Updated: 30/06/2010

The Ministry of Environmental Protection publishes a forecast of allergenic blooms for the public, which is based on the phenological status of plants in the Botanical Gardens of Tel Aviv University and is prepared by Prof. Amram Eshel and Ms. Valentina Epstein of Tel Aviv University. The forecast constitutes a general assessment only and may be significantly different from actual conditions in other regions of the country. It is published for general knowledge only and does not constitute medical advice or an alternative to medical consultation.

According to the guidelines of the Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: "On days when a high allergen burden is expected the duration of outdoor stays near blooming centers should be lessened and windows should be closed to reduce the infiltration of allergens to the home. Allergy suffers should consult an allergy specialist for guidance and to determine the appropriate medical care for the prevention and reduction of allergy symptoms."

Allergenic blooms in Israel in July-August 2010

Trees and shrubs

Acacia sp. - acacia
Arecaceae - palm tree (minor blooms)
Artemisia arborescens - wormwood (minor blooms)
Eucalyptus sp. - eucalyptus (minor blooms)
Prosopis pallida- mesquite
Ricinus communis - castor oil plant
Tamarix sp - tamarisk

Grasses

Cynodon sp - Dog-tooth's grass or Bermuda Grass
Digitaria sanguinalis - hairy crabgrass, large crabgrass
Pennisetum sp.- ornamental grass
Stenotaphrum sp - lawn grass, St. Augustine grass
Tricholaena teneriffae
Zoisia sp - lawn grass

Herbaceous plants (forbs) and others

Ambrosia sp - ragweed
Amaranthus sp - amaranth
Chenopodium sp. (Lamb's quarters) - goosefoot
Foeniculum sp. - fennel
Parietaria sp. - pellitory
Plantago sp. - plantains (minor blooms)
Typha sp - bulrush, cattail

Internal links

	Photo album of allergenic plants (in Hebrew)

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