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The plants are pollinated by bees.
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Although rarely encountered, Aspidistra flowers grow at the base of the plant and are pollinated by fungus gnats, those nuisance insects that inhabit potting soil past its expiration date.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Hesbach said that bumble bees are often frequently bought online to pollinate fruit crops, but that their population dies each winter.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The insects have scales on their wings, a unique feature, and pollinate on flowers.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Hesbach said that bumble bees are often frequently bought online to pollinate fruit crops, but that their population dies each winter.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The insects have scales on their wings, a unique feature, and pollinate on flowers.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Pollinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinate. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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