The reason your hay fever is so bad? Blame botanical sexism
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Hay fever sufferers are complaining that this season is even worse than usual. One horticulturist thinks it’s all to do with landscaper’s bias towards male plants
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Why is hay fever so bad this year?
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Sexism in Nature - Columbia Star
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Botanical Sexism' Could Be Behind Your Seasonal Allergies - Atlas
Men Are Human on X: Yep. Everything is #Sexist. Even trees. https
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Botanical Sexism' Could Be Behind Your Seasonal Allergies - Atlas
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Explaining Botanical Sexism
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Pollen, Allergies, and Botanical Sexism
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Have cities made allergies worse by planting mostly male trees?
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TikTok video blaming 'botanical sexism' for worsening allergies
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Blame 'sexism' and climate change for making your asthma and
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You Can Blame Your Allergies on 'Botanical Sexism,' TikTokers Say
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You Can Blame Your Allergies on 'Botanical Sexism,' TikTokers Say
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Botanical Sexism: How To Put a Stop to Our Garden Allergy Crisis
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Blame Pollen From Male Trees for Your Horrible Seasonal Allergy