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self-fertilization
CIDE DICTIONARY
self-fertilization, n.
The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower and without outer aid; autogamy. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
self-fertilization, n. the fertilization of plants by their own pollen, not from others.
Derivative
self-fertilized adj. self-fertilizing adj.
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