Linda Pourmassina | The Seattle Times

POLLEN SEASON – SEATTLE – 041012
Horsetail, an ancient weed found in wet areas in Washington adds to the pollen count at this time of year.
It’s pollen season in and around Seattle as the weather seasonally warms up and plants start to bud. 119939

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