Illustrations:
Key: scale bar 10 microns; after the species and collection number, A = acetolysed, N = non-acetolysed, H = honey; aspect PO = polar view, EQ = equatorial view; focus OS = optical section, SV = surface, AP = aperture
 Malus sylvestris, LRL9818 A: PO, SV |
 Malus sylvestris, LRL9818 A: PO, OS |
 Malus sylvestris, LRL9818 A: EQ, SV |
 Malus sylvestris, LRL9818 A: EQ, OS |
IGNS collection number: LRL9818.
Botanical classification: Class Magnoliopsida; Order Rosales; Family Rosaceae.
Common name: Crabapple.
Pollen type: Prunus type.
Comparison remarks: Distinction of Rosaceae pollen types is difficult, and our coding is subject to revision.
Morphology (unacetolysed pollen): Size class: medium (30-50 μm). Shape in equatorial view: flattened oval (oblate). Shape in polar view: triangular/rounded triangular. Aperture numbers: 3. Aperture type: furrows with pores. Surface pattern: smooth or indefinite, or striate. Exine section: thin to medium (no rods visible), or with layer of close, thin rods.
Bee pollen pellet colour: Yellow to green (Walsh 1978).
Trees for Bees "Star Performers", NZ Beekeeper Article: Pip fruits .
Cite this publication as: "J.I. Raine, X. Li, L. Newstrom-Lloyd (2022).
New Zealand bee pollen catalogue. "
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