Blog post# 4

1. Check out Fayetteville's pollen forecast. Which is affecting us the most right now: tree, grass, or weed pollen? Specifically, which trees, grasses, or weeds?

It is trees. Oak tress

2. "You're Surrounded by Pollen," so read this article. What is needed for a "perfect storm" of pollen?

Its a long winter plus a dry windy weather

3. Choose a microscopic image of pollen. Which one looks the best to you? Why? Where is this pollen commonly found? Write a paragraph in your own words explaining this specific type of pollen. Include a cool-looking picture. You may need to use other websites to help you.

Helian looks like me the most. Because its really spikey and cool looking like me. Its most commonly found in flowers.

Trees are the earliest pollen producers, releasing their pollen as early as January in the Southern states and as late as May or June in the Northern states. Trees can aggravate your allergy whether or not they are on your property, since trees release large amounts of pollen that can be distributed miles away from the originial source.