Scientists in Greece have developed a new method to predict when olive and oak trees will release allergy-triggering pollen into the air. This breakthrough could help allergy sufferers better prepare for the season and alleviate their symptoms. The research, led by S. Papadogiannaki at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focused on two trees common in…
Spreading pellitory (Parietaria judaica) is native to the Eastern Mediterranean and neighbouring regions. It is a perennial plant that spreads easily and is considered to be a weed in some situations. It can grow in in places unsuitable for other plants such as in pavements and in gaps between bricks in walls. Its tolerance to…
Nettles, including the common stinging nettles, belong to the genus Urtica. They are usually annuals and have a long history of use both in traditional medicine and as a foodstuff. The most familiar of the nettles is the stinging nettle which has hairs on its leaves which, on contact with the skin, act like hypodermic…