Pollen and Allergy - Chenopodiaceae and Amarantaceae
		0%	Within this group, there are edible plants, such as spinach, chard or beetroot. The most typical representatives in this group from an allergologic point of view are: Lamb's quarter, Russian tistle, The pollen of Chenopodiaceae and Amarantaceae Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Compositaceae
		0%	This family includes more than 1,000 genus, and 20,000 different species, and even though it is possible to detect its presence in almost every environment, it is more prominent in tropical and subtropical zones with low-density forests. Within this family finds plants such as Dandelion, Chrysanthemum, Sunflower, Lettuce, Camomile, Tarragon, Ragweed, Mugworth, etc. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Cupresaceae
		0%	This family includes 18 genus and about 125 species. The most important genus are Cupressus genus (cypresses, and among them, Cupressus Arizonica and Cupressus sempervirens), and Juniperus (junipers y sabines). Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Euforbiaceae
		100%	This family is made up of 300 genus and 7,500 species. Plants very important from a financial point of view belong to this family: Hevea Brasiliensis (Latex is obtained from its sap), Manihot Suculenta (manioc), Ricinus communis (used as medicinal plant), Euphorbia pulcherrima (Poinsettia), etc. Pollens from Mercurialis and to a lesser extent Castor-oil plant produce allergy frequently. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
Your comments			I have developed an allergic reaction to pointsettia. Last year it was a severe rash and this year I had an upper respitory reaction that was very severe. From: Stinger

			Pollen and Allergy - Fagaceae
		0%	This family includes 8 genus and about 1,000 species, mainly located in warm zones of the northern hemisphere. They have a great ecological importance, because they make up a very high proportion of the forest mass. Additionally, some species have great financial importance (wood, cork), and also alimentary importance (chestnut, walnut, ). Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Grasses
		0%	The botanical family of Poaceae is one of the most numerous, and it comprises almost 700 genus and about 12,000 species. It is calculated that Grasses account for about 20% of plant life on the planet. They are the basic food source for animals (pastures are basically poaceae) and also a basic food source for humans (wheat, barley, rye, corn, oats, rice, sugar cane, are also poaceae). Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Introduction
		0%	A very good description of how pollen can cause allergies. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Oleaceae
		100%	This is a family made up of 27 genus and 700 species, mainly located in warm countries. The most important from an allergologic perspective are Olive tree (Olea europea), Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior), and to a lesser extent Ligustrum vulgare. Other plants belonging to this family are lilac and jasmine. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Plantaginaceae
		0%	This is a family that includes three genus and about 270 species, among which English plantain (Plantago Lanceolata) is the most important. It has very characteristic flowers, that bloom between April and October in meadows, verges, and barren lands. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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			Pollen and Allergy - Platanaceae
		0%	This family has only one genus and nine species, distributed throughout warm zones. Its allergological importance comes from its use as an ornamental tree along avenues and boulevards. In Spain, the most important is the Plane tree (Platanus hispanicus) and it is mainly located in the urban environments. Paediatric Allergy Unit of La Fe Hospital of Valencia   Spain
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