1
: a mass of microspores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust
2
: a dusty bloom on the body of an insect
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Not only is sunflower pollen more allergenic that other pollens but, due to flower size, there is much more of it than in other flowers.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Cedar pollen, aka Ashe juniper pollen, has been more manageable across Central Texas in the past few days, despite breezy north winds, according to the Allergy and Asthma Center of Georgetown.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Aside from adding a pop of color to your garden, coneflowers are also a great source of pollen for bees and seeds for birds.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, apartments with older doors, and homes with hardwood or tile floors, this $4 draft stopper can stop the chilly air from entering, while also muffling outside noises and blocking dust, pollen, and pests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Cedar pollen, aka Ashe juniper pollen, has been more manageable across Central Texas in the past few days, despite breezy north winds, according to the Allergy and Asthma Center of Georgetown.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Aside from adding a pop of color to your garden, coneflowers are also a great source of pollen for bees and seeds for birds.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, apartments with older doors, and homes with hardwood or tile floors, this $4 draft stopper can stop the chilly air from entering, while also muffling outside noises and blocking dust, pollen, and pests.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Pollen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollen. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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pollen
noun
pol·len
ˈpäl-ən 
: a mass of tiny particles in the anthers of a flower that fertilize the seeds and usually appear as fine yellow dust
Medical Definition
pollen
noun
pol·len
ˈpäl-ən
: a mass of male spores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust
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