pollen
Example Sentences
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"If it flowers when temperatures are above 30C the pollen will be sterile," meaning the ears of corn will have fewer grains, he said glumly.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
One leading explanation centers on their rare ability to feed on pollen as adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
Unfortunately for hay fever sufferers, pollen levels are likely to rise as the increasing temperatures come in the wake of wet weather.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Researchers also collected two sediment cores near the excavation area and analyzed them for pollen and charcoal.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
We found her in the barn, which was hot and hazy with straw dust and pollen.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
Vocabulary lists containing pollen
Life Science: Plants
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Plants (Botany) - Introduction
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Plants (Botany) - Middle School
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