Scientists discovered that the red stigmas in wind-pollinated trees accumulate anthocyanin, the same compounds that are revealed in autumn leaves after green chlorophyll production slows down and ...

In the Southeast, where I live, a coating of fine green-yellow pollen seems to cover the entire landscape each spring. You start seeing cars coated with enough pollen that you can read the messages ...

Homeowners with pollen allergies can still cultivate a beautiful garden by making pollen-conscious plant choices. Trees that rely on wind for pollination, such as oak and pine, produce significantly ...

Springtime in Tallahassee brings blooming azaleas, singing birds, and a familiar yellow haze – pollen settling onto brick pathways, park benches, and even the surface of Lake Ella. If you’ve ever ...

Christine Cairns Fortuin receives funding from U.S. Forest Service, Southern Research Station. Evolution has fostered many reproductive strategies across the spectrum of life. From dandelions to ...

Researchers at UT Arlington and other universities developed an artificial intelligence system capable of distinguishing between fir, spruce and pine tree pollen with 99% accuracy. The University of ...

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many people. Squirrels and other small mammals feast on the ...