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cleistogamous

/klaɪˈstɒɡ.ə.məs/

Traduction: Terme botanique désignant des plantes qui produisent des fleurs autogames (autofécondes) qui ne s'ouvrent jamais, assurant la reproduction sans pollinisation croisée.

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/klaɪˈstɒɡ.ə.məs/C2formalscientific
  • frTerme botanique désignant des plantes qui produisent des fleurs autogames (autofécondes) qui ne s'ouvrent jamais, assurant la reproduction sans pollinisation croisée.

A botanical term describing plants that produce self-pollinating flowers which never open, ensuring reproduction without cross-pollination.

  1. Self-pollinating flowersC2formalscientific

    Relating to or exhibiting cleistogamy, a type of plant reproduction where flowers remain closed and self-pollinate.

    frcléistogame (relatif à la cléistogamie, fleurs fermées autogames)

    • Cleistogamous flowers ensure seed production even in unfavorable conditions.
    • Many violet species produce cleistogamous flowers in addition to open ones.
    • The cleistogamous nature of this plant allows it to thrive in shaded environments.

    Synonymescleistogamic

Formes
  • more cleistogamous comparative form
  • most cleistogamous superlative form