self-pollinating

• Se dit d'une plante capable de se féconder avec son propre pollen, sans nécessiter le pollen d'une autre plante.

Describes a plant that can fertilize itself using its own pollen, without the need for pollen from another plant.

1. Self-fertilizingB2formalscientific

   Relating to or characteristic of a plant that can pollinate itself without the need for external agents like insects or wind.

   autogame

   • Many legumes are self-pollinating, which ensures seed production even in isolated conditions.
   • Self-pollinating plants often have flowers that do not open fully.
   • The gardener chose self-pollinating varieties to guarantee a harvest.

   Synonymesautogamicautogamous