Ling Heather – Calluna vulgaris

Pollen Description : Ling heather pollen is very distinctive due to its composite tetrad shape, made up from 4 interlocking grains.  It is approximately 45um in size and has a smooth surface.  Each pollen grain has three pore type apertures.  The pollen load is brown.

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