pollen
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Alder and ash pollen indicated vegetation associated with riverbanks and seashores, which occur along the coast and in the nearby hinterland.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
By studying the types of pollen trapped in the coatings and measuring their relative abundance, the researchers were able to narrow down where some of the pitch may have been produced or reapplied during repairs.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The pollen recovered from Ilovik-Paržine 1 pointed to a wide range of environments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
However, pollen did not evolve mainly as a food reward for pollinators.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Annabeth stood there, stunned, as yellow dust—the remains of Arachne—rained around her like tree pollen.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
They also produced artificial foods designed to mimic either the amino acid composition of different pollens or the composition of honeybee tissues.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
So there's no evidence that spreading local honey on your toast will help hay fever caused by grass and tree pollens.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
Some of the most common tree pollens that cause allergies include birch, cedar, cottonwood, maple, elm, oak and walnut, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
She also explains that asthma is likely influenced by where someone lives—exposure to pollutants as well as the types of pollens or allergens can differ from region to region.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 20, 2023
It may be said that the two pollens and the two stigmas mutually recognise each other by some means.
From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Charles Darwin
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Life Science: Plants
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