1. pollinated by wind rather than by insects or other animals
Usage: botanical term; also called wind-pollinated

Examples

• Grasses are typically anemophilous plants that rely on air currents to spread their pollen.
• Many trees, including oaks and birches, are anemophilous and produce large amounts of pollen.
• Anemophilous flowers often lack bright colors and sweet scents because they do not need to attract insects.
• Ragweed is an anemophilous plant that causes seasonal allergies in many people.
• The anemophilous species in this meadow produce lightweight pollen that travels easily on the wind.