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cleistogamous Definition

cleis·toga·mous (klīs täg′ə məs)

adjective

Bot. having small, unopened, self-pollinating flowers, usually in addition to the showier flowers

Etymology: < Gr kleistos, closed (see close) + -gamous

cleistogamous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

flower: The plant bears also cleistogamous flowers ( See Common Dog Violet ).

Browse dictionary entries near cleistogamous

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