pollenless

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A plant or flower that has no pollen and is unlikely to cause allergies

adjective
/ˈpɑːlənləs/

: sin polen

Researchers developed a pollenless plant to help reduce the spread of certain allergens.

Examples

The new pollenless sunflower variety is ideal for people sensitive to pollen.
Many gardeners prefer pollenless lilies to avoid triggering allergies.
This pollenless flower is perfect for allergy sufferers.
Many people prefer pollenless plants in their gardens.
The gardener prefers pollenless roses to avoid allergies during the blooming season.
Many modern hybrids are developed to be pollenless, making them ideal for indoor arrangements.
She chose the pollenless variety of lilies to ensure a more comfortable atmosphere for her guests.

Surface Forms

pollenless positive

Morphology

pollenless = pollen (transparent) = pollen + less

The adjective is formed by the productive suffix '-less' meaning 'without', so a learner who knows 'pollen' and '-less' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The word pollenless is made of pollen ('fine dust from flowers') and the ending -less ('without'), so it means 'without pollen'. That's why a pollenless plant does not make pollen and is easier for people with allergies.