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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Fragrant white blooms resembling miniature fireworks open midsummer, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a two-day annual citizen science program that provides critical data on pollinator populations and diversity.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The companion plants entice pollinators and other beneficial insects into my garden.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The flowers are also attractive to butterflies, especially tiger swallowtails, and pollinators.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a two-day annual citizen science program that provides critical data on pollinator populations and diversity.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The companion plants entice pollinators and other beneficial insects into my garden.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
The flowers are also attractive to butterflies, especially tiger swallowtails, and pollinators.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2025
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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