homogony
/həˈmɑɡəni/
noun
- The condition in plants where flowers have stamens and pistils that mature at the same time, allowing self-pollination.
- The botanist explained that homogony is common in many garden vegetables.
- Because of homogony, the pea plant can produce seeds without cross-pollination.
- Homogony in certain flowers ensures they can pollinate themselves even without insects.
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