Hay fever pollen
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It's that time of year again

Even if you're one of the lucky ones who aren't susceptible to the ravages of hay fever, you probably have friends who are. One look and you can see that it's no fun.

Knowing your enemy is part of the battle. Here's a list of plants that pollinate using wind dispersion. Each is listed with its season and its relative abundance of pollen.


   Index to anemophilous plants (A to C)

   Index to anemophilous plants (D to P)

   Index to anemophilous plants (Q to Z)


Briza media
'Doddering Dillies'

Quaking grass

A perennial in the GRAMINEAE family they are more well-behaved than most of their siblings.
These funny heads dance even in a light breeze.

Last reviewed November 01, 2004   


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