apomictic

/ˌæpəˈmɪktɪk/; /ap-uh-mik-tik/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing seeds without fertilization, especially by parthenogenesis.

“The apomictic plants were able to propagate on their own without needing pollination.”

2. noun

A plant or organism that reproduces apomictically.

“The botanist studied the apomictic species to understand its unique reproductive process.”

Synonyms

  • parthenocarpic
  • vegetative

Antonyms

  • fertile
  • self-pollinating