Forecast of Allergenic Plants - March 2010
Updated: 1/04/2010
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has begun to publish a forecast of allergenic blooms for the public. The allergenic plant forecast 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. In March, after the winter rains, over 25 species of allergenic plants, trees and shrubs begin to bloom, including the olive, terebinth (Pistacia), tamarisk, acacia, eucalyptus, cypress, nettle, chrysanthemum and others. The public is advised that the blooming forecast 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." In parallel to the forecast of the current month, results of monitoring of pollen and spores in the previous month are published (in Hebrew). Allergenic blooms in Israel in March 2010 Trees and shrubs - Acacia sp. - acacia
- Arecaceae - palm tree
- Callistemon sp - bottlebrush
- Cupressaceae - cypress
- Eucalyptus sp. - eucalyptus
- Morus sp (Early bloom) - mulberry
- Olea sp (Early bloom) - olive
- Pistacia sp. - terebinth
- Platanus orientalis - Oriental plane
- Quercus sp. - oak
- Ricinus communis - castor oil plant
- Tamarix sp. - tamarisk
Grasses - Aegilops sp - goatgrasses
- Cynodon sp - Dog-tooth's grass or Beermuda Grass
- Hyparrhenia hirta - thatching grass
- Lolium sp - ryegrass
- Pennisetum sp.- ornamental grass
- Poa sp - meadowgrass
- Zoisia sp - lawn grass
Herbaceous plants (Forbs) and Others - Chenopodium sp. (Lamb's quarters) - Goosefoot
- Chrysanthemum sp. - chyrysanthemum
- Mercurialis annua - annual mercury
- Parietaria judaica - Wall pellitory
- Plantago sp - plantains
- Rumex sp. - docks and sorrels
- Senecio vernalis - spring groundsel
- Urtica sp. - nettle
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