Synonym(s)
Cárpinus bétulus L.; Hornbeam; White beech
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Deciduous tree that grows in the grove and reaches a height of up to 30 m The hornbeam belongs to the birch and hazel family (Betulaceae) and not to the beech family (Fagaceae). It enjoys great popularity as a hedge plant.
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Allergologically, the hornbeam does not play an important role (see below tree pollen). The main allergen of hornbeam pollen is the protein Car b 1, which causes cross-allergies to birch, hazel and alder.
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The flower structure of the hornbeam shows the close relationship to hazel, birch and alder, with which it belongs to a "family".
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles