bird flower

bird flower
noun
2. : any of several flowers the pollination of which is accomplished by birds (usually hummingbirds): as

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bird flower,
any one of several plants, such as the red columbine, fuchsia or hibiscus, having colorful flowers which are pollinated by birds.

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