Tan

Fothergilla gardenii – Dwarf Fothergilla

Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla
Fothergilla gardenii–Dwarf Fothergilla

Botanical Family Hamamelidaceae

Bloom Time April – May

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 1

Aperture Type Sulcus

Ornamentation Granulate/Perforate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um)

Shape Round 

Pollen Color White, Tan

Honey Bee Resources

Pollen Source •

Nectar Source •

Flower photo contributed by Mount Cuba

Crataegus phaenopyrum–Washington Hawthorne

 

 

Crataegus phaenopyrum–Washington Hawthorne
Crataegus phaenopyrum–Washington Hawthorne
Crataegus phaenopyrum–Washington Hawthorne
Crataegus phaenopyrum–Washington Hawthorne

Botanical Family Rosaceae

Bloom Time June

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Colpus

Ornamentation Granulate/Perforate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um)

Shape Triangular

Pollen Color White, Tan

Honey Bee Resources

Pollen Source • • •

Nectar Source • • •

 

Cichorium intybus – Chickory

Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory
Cichorium intybus – Chicory

Botanical Family Asteraceae

Bloom Time May – October

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Compound

Ornamentation Echinate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um) 43

Shape Round

Pollen Color Tan, Light Yellow, Cream

Honey Bee Resources

Pollen Source

Nectar Source

Pollen Load Identification

Cichorium intybus is typically found on the head and antennae of a forging bee, along with in the pollen basket.

 

 

 

Chaenomeles japonica – Japanese Quince

Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince
Chaenomeles japonica–Japanese Quince

Botanical Family Rosaceae

Bloom Time April

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Colpus

Ornamentation Striate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um)

Shape Triangular  

Pollen Color Tan, Dark yellow, Green

Honey Bee Resource

Pollen Source • •

Nectar  Source • • •

 

Salix caprea – Pussy Willow

 

Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea–Pussy Willow
Salix caprea-Pussy Willow

Botanical Family Salicaceae

Bloom Time March – April

Pollen Characteristics 

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Compound

Ornamentation Reticulate

Tectum Semitectate

Size (um) 18

Shape Round

Pollen Color Green, Yellow, Tan

Honey Bee Resource

Pollen Source • • • • 

Nectar Source • • 

Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry

Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry
Prunus yedoensis – Yoshino Cherry

Bloom Time February – May

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Compound

Ornamentation Striate

Tectum Semitectate

Size (um)

Shape Triangular

Pollen Color Yellow, Brown, Tan

Honey Bee Resources

Pollen Source • •

Nectar Source • • •

Prunus spp. honey is typically light in color, quick to granulate, but has good flavor. Prunus spp. may contribute to early honey surplus for honey bees.

Source

Sammataro, D. and Harman, A. (2013). “Major Flowers Important to Honey Bees in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States”. AlphaGraphics, Tucson, AZ.

 

 

Cornus mas – Cherry Dogwood

Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood
Cornus mas–cornelian cherry dogwood

Botanical Family Cornaceae

Bloom Time March

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Compound

Ornamentation Psilate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um)

Shape Round

Pollen Color  Tan, light yellow

Honey Bee Resource

Pollen Source • •

Nectar Source • •

Acer negundo – Boxelder Maple

 

Acer negundo-Boxelder
Acer negundo-Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder
Acer negundo–Boxelder

Botanical Family Sapindaceae

Bloom Time February – May

Pollen Characteristics

Dispersal Unit Monad

Aperture Number 3

Aperture Type Compound

Ornamentation Granulate/Perforate

Tectum Eutectate

Size (um)

Shape Round

Pollen Color Greenish Tan, light olive

Honey Bee Resource

Pollen Source • • • 

Nectar Source N/A

The honey made from Acer is typically pale amber in color. Maple trees are important to honey bees for early brood rearing.

Pollen Load Identification 

The pollen load for Acer negundo is typically large, and pollen collection causes pollen dusting on the honey bee’s head and antennae, and the posterior of the abdomen.

Sources

Hodges, D. (1952). The pollen loads of the honey bee: a guide to their identification by colour and form. London: Bee Research Assoc. Ltd.

Sammataro, D. and Harman, A. (2013). “Major Flowers Important to Honey Bees in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States”. AlphaGraphics, Tucson, AZ.

Full Acer negundo tree photo contributed by Mount Cuba