pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms
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Open-pollination preserves the plants’ distinctive family characteristics, so heirloom tomatoes taste like, well, tomatoes.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
When oregano flowers are in bloom, this attracts important pollinators to the garden to aid in pollination.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Bees, butterflies, and other insects love clover, and growing it in your yard attracts more pollinators to your space and increases pollination rates in nearby food gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
These types of cucumbers don't require pollination in order to produce fruit, allowing the plant to be more productive.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
When oregano flowers are in bloom, this attracts important pollinators to the garden to aid in pollination.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Bees, butterflies, and other insects love clover, and growing it in your yard attracts more pollinators to your space and increases pollination rates in nearby food gardens.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
These types of cucumbers don't require pollination in order to produce fruit, allowing the plant to be more productive.
—Shelby Vittek, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
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“Pollination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollination. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of pollinating
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