“Pine trees and corn plants, cats even though we have three, but mostly outdoor plant matters.”

— Theresa Shireman, professor, Lawrence

“Ragweed. I call it the devil’s weed.”

— Matt Cramer, supervisor, Lawrence

“Poison ivy, but I’m not really that allergic.”

— Jeff Hahn, scientist, Lawrence

“I’m on allergy shots. I’m allergic to about 60 different allergens. Except cockroaches and guinea pigs.”

— Erin Carter, industrial engineering student, St. Louis