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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In addition, a section of Deer Creek will be revitalized to improve wetland health, expand vegetation and create better habitats for pollinators.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Creeping thyme will not withstand high traffic, may attract bees and other pollinators, and should be installed with more expensive plugs.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Vegetation cannot grow taller than 1 foot without opening residents up to fines, but the Charlotte City Council on Monday unanimously voted to exempt naturalistic and pollinator gardens from penalty if they’re registered with the city.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Shepherd notes with pride that Renee’s Garden offers common flowers in multiple colors and forms, such as 16 different nasturtiums and 23 zinnia varieties, as well as specialty mixes such as pollinator mixes and others.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Creeping thyme will not withstand high traffic, may attract bees and other pollinators, and should be installed with more expensive plugs.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Vegetation cannot grow taller than 1 foot without opening residents up to fines, but the Charlotte City Council on Monday unanimously voted to exempt naturalistic and pollinator gardens from penalty if they’re registered with the city.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Shepherd notes with pride that Renee’s Garden offers common flowers in multiple colors and forms, such as 16 different nasturtiums and 23 zinnia varieties, as well as specialty mixes such as pollinator mixes and others.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 15 Feb. 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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