anemophilous
/ˌænɪˈmɑfɪləs/
adjective
- Describing a plant that is pollinated by wind rather than by insects or other animals.
- Anemophilous flowers often have small, inconspicuous petals and produce large amounts of lightweight pollen.
- Many grasses are anemophilous, releasing clouds of pollen into the breeze.
- The oak tree is anemophilous, so it does not rely on bees for pollination.
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