wind-pollinated
adjective
wind-pol·li·nat·ed
ˈwin(d)-ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-təd 
: pollinated by wind-borne pollen
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In the manner of dioecious plants generally — from pistachio trees to date palms — jojoba is wind-pollinated.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
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“Wind-pollinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind-pollinated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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