What is another word for cross-pollinated?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɒspˈɒlɪnˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The term "cross-pollinated" refers to the process of fertilization in flowering plants that occurs when pollen from one plant is transferred to the stigma of another plant. Synonyms for this process include "hybridized," "cross-bred," or "cross-fertilized." Other related terms include "outbreeding" and "interbreeding," which refer to the mixing of traits from two different populations. "Intercrossed" and "interbred" also describe the same process of crossing between breeds or species. Ultimately, each of these terms describes a process of genetic exchange and diversity that is vital for the survival and reproduction of many different plant species.
