Autoallogamy

/ˌɔːtoʊəˈlɒɡəmi/ noun

The ability of a plant species to reproduce both through self-fertilization and cross-fertilization, giving it reproductive flexibility.

From 'auto-' (self), 'allo-' (other), 'gamy' (marriage/reproduction). This botanical term emerged as plant reproduction was studied scientifically.

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