open-pollinated

[oh-puhn-pol-uh-ney-tid]

adjective

Botany.

1. (of a flower) pollinated without human agency.

Other Word Forms

• open pollination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-pollinated¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Based in California, the company offers only open-pollinated flower and vegetable seeds, with a focus on unusual vegetables.

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Heirlooms are open-pollinated, but are typically 50 years old, so not all open-pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

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Open-pollinated seeds adapted to the Northwest and short-season northern climates.

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Organic, open-pollinated, including collections for cut flowers, pollinators, and container-grown veggies.

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Hybrids and open-pollinated seeds, some organic.

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