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cleistogamous
cleis·tog·a·mous [ klī stóggəməss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
small and self-pollinating: relating to or bearing small flowers that do not open, are self-pollinated in the bud, and appear in addition to brighter flowers on the same plant
[Late 19th century. < Greek kleistos "closed" < kleiein "to close"]

cleis·tog·a·mous·ly adverb
cleis·tog·a·my noun
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