geitonogamy

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γείτων (geítōn, “neighbour”, geitono-) +‎ -gamy (“marriage”).

Noun

geitonogamy (uncountable)

1. (botany) Transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.

Derived terms

• geitonogamous

See also

• xenogamy