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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While the flowers on the spikes are not very attractive from an aesthetic standpoint, bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators flock to them.
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2024
Additionally, pollinators need environments that are free from toxins.
—Rachel Mallinger, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Well-draining, organic Soil pH: Slightly acidic to alkaline (6.0-8.0)
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Honeysuckle
Want to have more hummingbirds and pollinators in your garden?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
Guest speakers Wayne Harrell and Justin Walker, from Lake County’s Mosquito Management District will discuss the familiar biting species of the insect, along with others that are pollinators and an integral part of the food chain.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2024
Additionally, pollinators need environments that are free from toxins.
—Rachel Mallinger, The Conversation, 19 July 2024
Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Well-draining, organic Soil pH: Slightly acidic to alkaline (6.0-8.0)
09 of 14
Honeysuckle
Want to have more hummingbirds and pollinators in your garden?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 July 2024
Guest speakers Wayne Harrell and Justin Walker, from Lake County’s Mosquito Management District will discuss the familiar biting species of the insect, along with others that are pollinators and an integral part of the food chain.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2024
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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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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