Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polen
Noun
/ˈpoʊ.lɪn/
Definition
A fine powder produced by the male structures of flowering plants.
Examples
- Bees collect polen from flowers to take back to their hive.
- During spring, polen levels can rise significantly in the air.
- Some people have allergies to polen, which can cause sneezing and a runny nose.
Meaning
Polen is the fertilizing element of flowering plants, carried by wind or insects to fertilize the ovules of the female reproductive parts.
Synonyms
- Flower dust
- Fertilizing powder