Ragweed

Ragweed: the pollinating plant costing France millions

Ragweed pollen allergies cost the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region tens of millions of euros per year, and it is spreading further into France. But what is this disruptive plant?

Hayfever victims on alert for ragweed pollen season

Pulling-up of weeds can be ordered by prefectoral decree in worst-hit areas

Pull up this plant linked to severe pollen allergies

Most common in the south-east, ragweed is spreading and is the biggest cause of allergies in late summer and in the autumn, says Jane Hanks

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Ragweed

Ragweed: the pollinating plant costing France millions

Hayfever victims on alert for ragweed pollen season

Pull up this plant linked to severe pollen allergies

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