noun
- a gland in a flower that produces nectar to attract pollinators
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The bee visited the nectary at the base of each flower.
- Hummingbirds have long beaks to reach deep nectaries.
- The botanist examined the nectary structure under a microscope.
- Many flowers have nectaries positioned to encourage pollination.
- The nectary produces sweet nectar that attracts insects.
- Some orchids have specialized nectaries with unique shapes.