autoicous

/ɔːtɔɪˈkɒs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or capable of producing flowers without fertilization, i.e. having no need for cross-pollination.

“The autoicous plant bloomed quickly and efficiently.”

2. NIL

A plant that produces flowers without fertilization.

“The autoicous orchid is a rare species.”

Synonyms

  • apomictic
  • parthenic
  • parthenogenic

Antonyms

  • dioicous
  • heterostyled