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Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

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Summer delights: Tropical trees and flowers that beat the heat

The gardens are looking very summery with tropical trees and flowers starting to bloom. The jacarandas were the last trees to flower, and some trees may surprise with another flowering later in the year. Some favorite trees mentioned include Caesalpinia gilliesii, Leucophyllum frutescens, and Polygala myrtifolia. The text also discusses Tecoma stans, plumeria, and roses. The Plant of the Month is Oenothera speciosa, a ground-hugging plant with fragrant pink blooms loved by bees and butterflies.

One in five Cypriots suffer from spring allergies

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One in five Cypriots suffer from spring allergies

One in five Cypriots suffers from allergic rhinitis, with olive, grass, corn pollen, ragweed pollen, and the fungus Alternaria being common triggers. Respiratory allergies are often hereditary and linked to other allergic conditions, but can also develop in adults. The spring allergy season in Cyprus starts in March and can be influenced by winter weather conditions. House dust mites are another prevalent allergen in Cyprus. Allergic rhinitis can impact quality of life, travel plans, and social activities, and untreated allergies can worsen over time. Pitsios recommends a natural lifestyle and proper treatment for those with allergies. Early exposure to nature can help strengthen the immune system and prevent allergies.

Limassol coastline awash with pollen as sea painted yellow

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Limassol coastline awash with pollen as sea painted yellow

The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR) has determined that the yellow substances along the Cypriot coastline are caused by pollen from springtime tree blossoming. Water samples were analyzed to confirm this. The phenomenon is currently more concentrated in the Limassol coastal area, and similar events have been seen in previous spring seasons.