geitonogamy

 
Pronunciation: /ˌgʌɪtəˈnɒgəmi/

noun

[mass noun] Botany
  • the fertilization of a flower by pollen from another flower on the same (or a genetically identical) plant. Compare with xenogamy.

Derivatives

geitonogamous

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek geitōn, geitono- 'neighbour' + -gamos 'marrying'