On Jul 3, 10:47*pm, "Bob Hobden" wrote:
"David in Normandy" wrote Anyone else have allergies to vegetable foliage?
I've just picked some courgettes and both arms are itching all over. I get
the same reaction picking runner beans.

I have noticed that runner bean flowers have an allergic effect on
bees - it brings them out in hives.

(sorry, I'll get my coat)