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nectar-rich

nectar-rich

4.1
Having a lot of nectar that attracts bees and butterflies
  • adjective
translation icon : rico en néctar
  • Planting nectar-rich species can help support local pollinator populations.
  • nectar-rich flowers

Examples

  • Transform your backyard into a bee sanctuary with nectar-rich flowers that attract butterflies and bees.

  • Bees are especially drawn to nectar-rich plants during the blooming season.

  • The garden was filled with nectar-rich flowers, attracting dozens of butterflies.

  • The garden is full of nectar-rich flowers.

  • Bees love nectar-rich plants.

  • Bees are particularly drawn to nectar-rich plants, such as lavender and fireweed, for their abundant food supply.

  • For a vibrant garden, consider planting nectar-rich blooms that will entice pollinators and enhance local biodiversity.

Synonyms

nectariferous
vsnectar-rich
  • Specialized
9.9

Having parts that make a sweet liquid to attract insects or birds

refers to plants with abundant sweet floral liquid that attract pollinators

How Rich

nectar-rich
4.1
nectariferous
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

nectar-rich positive

Morphology

nectar-rich = nectar + rich (transparent) = nectar + rich

Meaning is directly composed from 'nectar' + 'rich' to indicate 'abundant in nectar', which a learner can derive from the parts.

Etymology

Nectar-rich begins with nectar, a word from ancient Greek that once named the sweet 'drink of the gods', and ends with rich, which means 'full'. So nectar-rich is an easy way to remember that a plant is 'full of nectar' and will attract bees and butterflies.