geitonogamy
Meanings
noun
- Transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek γείτων (geítōn, “neighbour”, geitono-) + -gamy (“marriage”).
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