geitonogamy

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What does geitonogamy mean?

Transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of another flower of the same plant.

Where does geitonogamy come from?

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

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