wind-pollinated
Breeze carries pollen
Wind-pollinated describes plants that rely on wind rather than insects or animals to transfer pollen between flowers.
Grasses, oaks, and ragweed are wind-pollinated, producing abundant lightweight pollen that disperses through the air.
This pollen is a major cause of seasonal allergies: Wind-pollinated trees release clouds of pollen in spring.
Mark of dishonor
- antherPollen-producing structure
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- ragweedHighly allergenic flowering plant
- oakQuercus genus member
birch · hazel · corn · wheat · catkin · inflorescence · stamen · airborne
Allergic reaction to pollen
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
antihistamine · irritant · allergen · symptoms · respiratory · congestion · itchy · spring
Light and soft-textured
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- abundantExisting in great quantity
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- dryFree from moisture
small · numerous · inconspicuous · exposed · pendulous · flexible · protruding · reduced
stigma
Mark of dishonor
- antherPollen-producing structure
- grassNarrow-leaved ground cover
- ragweedHighly allergenic flowering plant
oak · birch · hazel · corn · wheat · catkin · inflorescence · stamen · airborne · fertilization
hayfever
Allergic reaction to pollen
seasonal · antihistamine · irritant · allergen · symptoms · respiratory · congestion · itchy · spring · autumn
feathery
Light and soft-textured
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- abundantExisting in great quantity
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
dry · small · numerous · inconspicuous · exposed · pendulous · flexible · protruding · reduced · simplified