Nectariferous (Adjective)
Meaning
Possessing nectaries.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The flowers of the nectariferous plant attracted numerous bees to the garden, providing them with an abundant source of energy.
- Some plants, particularly nectariferous herbs, rely on the nectar-loving insects for pollination rather than other means.
- Nectariferous flowers that produce the most nectar tend to be visited more frequently by bees and butterflies.
- The structure and presence of a nectariferous organ in certain plants serve as crucial incentive for cross-pollination by offering a reward.
- In the life of a hummingbird, locating a nectariferous plant with high nectar concentration significantly increases their chances of survival.