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Mesquite

Mesquite • Prosopis juliflora

Trees & Shrubs

Conditions: Allergic rhinitis; allergic asthma; allergic conjunctivitis.

Symptoms: Itchy, stuffy, or runny nose; post-nasal drip; sneezing; itchy, red or watery eyes; asthmatic symptoms.

Physical description: Grows as a small shrub (about 2-3 feet tall) in shallow soil or as tall as 50 feet in deep soil; may have one or multiple trunks; leaves are bipinnate leaflets of a light green to blue hue; bark is reddish to dark brown; thorns are present on branches or trunk; clusters of yellowish blooms commonly attract bees; presents beans in pods that are about 4-9 inches long.

Environmental factors: Found in warm climates, alongside desert washes and streams, hillsides, and plains; moderate allergen; often used as an ornamental shade tree; pollen may be produced in large quantities; pollination is by both insects and wind; easily dispersed and far-traveling.

Cross-reactivity: Members of the legume family, specifically lima bean.

Included species: Honey mesquite, screwbean mesquite, velvet mesquite, creeping mesquite.

References

  1. “Mesquite.”Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesquite
  2. “Mesquite Trees for the Urban Landscape.” ARIDUS, Volume 19, number 2. https://cals.arizona.edu/desertlegumeprogram/pdf/aridus19-2.pdf
  3. “12 Really Amazing Facts About Mesquite Trees.” Buzzle. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-mesquite-trees.html
  4. “Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora).” PollenLibrary.com. http://www.pollenlibrary.com/Specie/Prosopis+juliflora/

Did You Know?

Once dry, mesquite bean pods are edible and can be ground into flour and made into bread.

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