Strange white fluff mistaken for hazard was from trees
Robert Todd of Wellowgate, Grimsby, was confused when he saw a fog of "white fluff" floating about on Tuesday.
While waiting for a package at his home, he even became concerned that the substance may be asbestos and reported it to North East Lincolnshire Council.
However, it was soon discovered that the mysterious white fluff was coming from a number of large poplar trees in Ainslie Street Park. Luckily, the substance is not harmful – even to those who suffer from hayfever and commonly mistake it as the cause of a reaction.
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It is only the female trees that give off the fluff, known as pukh, and it usually only lasts for two weeks of the year or less. Mr Todd, 51, said: "I like to stay abreast with nature and environmental issues, but that is honestly something that's passed me by. I've definitely learnt something new today."
While waiting for a package at his home, he even became concerned that the substance may be asbestos and reported it to North East Lincolnshire Council.
However, it was soon discovered that the mysterious white fluff was coming from a number of large poplar trees in Ainslie Street Park. Luckily, the substance is not harmful – even to those who suffer from hayfever and commonly mistake it as the cause of a reaction.
YouTube link.
It is only the female trees that give off the fluff, known as pukh, and it usually only lasts for two weeks of the year or less. Mr Todd, 51, said: "I like to stay abreast with nature and environmental issues, but that is honestly something that's passed me by. I've definitely learnt something new today."
