Honey Gland (Noun)
Meaning
A gland (often a protuberance or depression) that secretes nectar.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bees collect nectar from flowers that have honey glands, and then process the substance to produce honey.
- Plants with honey glands are often more attractive to pollinators because of their easily accessible nectar.
- Butterflies visit flowers with well-developed honey glands to feed on nectar.
- The flower's honey gland was too shallow for the bee to reach the nectar comfortably.
- Many types of flowers have noticeable honey glands for pollinators like bees and butterflies to gather nectar.