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cleistogamy

 

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Noun cleistogamy has 1 sense
  1. cleistogamy - the production of small nonopening self-pollinating flowers
    --1 is a kind of
    self-pollination

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Cleistogamy

Description:

Cleistogamy is a botanical term referring to the reproductive behavior of certain plants in which the flowers remain closed throughout their lifecycle, thereby self-pollinating without external intervention.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

  • The cleistogamy of this particular species of violet allows it to reproduce successfully even in adverse weather conditions.
  • One advantage of cleistogamy is that it ensures a higher percentage of successful pollination.

Adjective:

  • The cleistogamous flowers of the peanut plant ensure that it can produce fruits even without the presence of pollinators.
  • Cleistogamous species have adapted to reproduce efficiently in environments with limited insect activity.

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