Cross-pollinate (Verb)
Meaning
Fertilize by transfering pollen.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Bees help cross-pollinate flowers by transferring pollen from one bloom to another as they gather nectar.
- Butterflies and hummingbirds are examples of creatures that can cross-pollinate flowers in a single visit.
- To successfully cross-pollinate apple trees, at least two different varieties must be planted in the same area.
- Farmers may use brushes or other tools to manually cross-pollinate plants when natural pollination methods are inadequate.
- Honeybees are capable of cross-pollinating an astonishing number of plant species as they fly from one flower to another.