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
Most butterfly species rely primarily on nectar, making adult pollen feeding highly unusual.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
One leading explanation centers on their rare ability to feed on pollen as adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
Hay fever sufferers may have already noticed an increase in sneezing and itchy eyes over recent days as we head into the peak of grass pollen season.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
It is probable, moreover, that the pollen content of the atmosphere is not related to roadside ragweed, but to the ragweed of city lots and fallow fields.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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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