Hornbeam

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Cárpinus bétulus L.; Hornbeam; White beech

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

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.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

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".

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles