pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 
: one that pollinates: such as
a
: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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The sale will feature native and non-native flowering plants that attract bees and other pollinators.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Replacing nonfunctional turf with water-efficient native landscaping reduces water use, supports pollinators, and looks great year-round.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Its purple spike flowers support the ecosystem by attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
But researchers found this does not mean cultivars are no good for pollinators.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Replacing nonfunctional turf with water-efficient native landscaping reduces water use, supports pollinators, and looks great year-round.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Its purple spike flowers support the ecosystem by attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
But researchers found this does not mean cultivars are no good for pollinators.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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