This species generates much airborne pollen and is a moderate allergen.
In Texas, where it's native, ranchers despise mesq...Read Moreuite and spend much money and effort in generally unsuccessful efforts to control it. Under grazing pressure, it outcompetes the grasses and forms extensive, impenetrable monocultures. Its weediness is attributed to human fire control efforts, overgrazing, and prairie dog eradication.
This species generates much airborne pollen and is a moderate allergen.
In Texas, where it's native, ranchers despise mesq...Read More