Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Blooms January-March.
Pollen source: Pale greenish white pollen
Nectar source: Occasionally a good flow will result in creation of new
comb/white wax
Since the Simrill pollen samples were taken in very late spring, it was a bit of a surprise to find Acer pollen in the samples. Had the samples been taken earlier, this pollen would probably have been a major constiuent; but in these, it was only present in minor amounts.