*3.1. Presence of Pollen Grains*

The melissopalynological studies revealed the presence of different types of pollen grains in all tested local and imported honey samples that originated from diverse topographical origins (Table 2). A great diversity of pollens was observed in the pollen spectra. The majority of pollens belonged to four families (Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Rhamnaceae, and Capparaceae), which were detected from local honey samples. In imported honey samples, the majority of pollens that belonged to three families (Fabaceae, Asteraceae, and Rhamnaceae) were detected, but the pollen diversity was lower than those of local honey (Table 2).

**Table 2.** Microscopic analyses of the pollen grain types present in the local and imported honey samples.


Others: pollen families that were not identified.
