Virtual Botanical Walk by Stallergenes/Greer. Easy way to see what pollens are released in different environments.

Allergens and Pollens of El Paso

American Elm. Februrary pollen

Mulberry Tree. March/April Pollen

Mulberry blossoms grow in clusters called catkins. Catkins look like worms and are full of pollen.

Mulberry trees planted at schools. Worst pollinator of all the trees.

Pecan trees - May pollen. These are found in the Upper Valley.

Ash Trees - March/April pollen. Most popular tree being planted nowdays.

Willow trees - May pollen

Cottonwood Tree - April pollen. The "cotton" does not cause allergy. It is the microscopic pollen that does.

Mesquite tree - March/April pollen

Creosote weed. Fall pollen

Bermuda grass. Elevated pollen early and late summer.

Alfalfa - Summer pollen

Firebush. Fall pollen

Waterhemp - Fall pollen

Western Ragweed - Fall pollen

Tumbleweed Fall Pollen. Once its dry it does not cause allergies.

Dog Allergen is found mainly in the saliva and skin particles called dander.

Cat allergen. Very severe allergen for some patients.

Dust Mites - Microscopic insect that lives in our bedding. As disgusting as these are it is not the insect that gives allergy, it is the feces.

Dust. Irritant which greatly affects allergy patients.