noun
- plural of nectary; specialized plant structures that produce and secrete nectar to attract pollinators
Usage: botanical term
Examples
- The flower’s nectaries were located at the base of each petal.
- Bees visited the bright blooms to collect nectar from their nectaries.
- The botanist examined the nectaries under a microscope to study their structure.
- Different flower species have nectaries in various locations and shapes.
- The nectaries produced a sweet substance that attracted hummingbirds.
- Researchers found that the nectaries were most active during morning hours.