r/oddlysatisfying • u/CommuterType • 2d ago

Sucking Up That Georgia Pollen

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u/jreed66 1d ago

That'd be a negative. Oak trees make catkins which release yellow pollen that covers everything as well. One of the most common allergens.

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u/KittenAlfredo 1d ago

While oak tress do release a yellow-ish pollen and is one of the more common tree allergens. The dusting this time of year, especially in the US southeast, is most likely to be that of pine trees or other conifers. Their pollen grains are larger and are more likely to settle on surfaces despite the heavier winds seen this time of year.

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u/jreed66 1d ago

Pine pollen is less likely to be found in the air and is more likely to be found lying on a surface. Oak pollen is insanely sticky, and while prone to being wind blown, it is still likely to be found lying on a surface.

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u/KittenAlfredo 1d ago

Apologies, you seem to be reiterating the points of my original comment and I'm failing to see where the disagreement is.