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Allergen Alley

The spring plants are in full bloom as are allergy symptoms caused by their pollen. The pollen is produced by anthers, the white structures on the end of filaments as seen in both photos. When they ripen, pollen is released, as seen in the right photo, to fertilize flowers and produce seeds. In the process,Continue reading “Allergen Alley”

Pollen Nation

Yup, I just had to get a sample and look at it under the microscope. This is from pine trees that are blooming, and I can hardly wait until they stop! But there are plenty other plants, including the oak trees, that are also contributing to the pollen load, not to mention all the bloomin’Continue reading “Pollen Nation”