Amphigamous

/æmˈfɪɡəməs/ adjective

Definition

Capable of reproducing through both sexual and asexual means; hermaphroditic in a broad sense.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi-' (both) and 'gamous' (pertaining to marriage or sexual union). A botanical descriptor from 19th-century taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Plants described as amphigamous are some of nature's most resilient invaders—they can colonize new territories through asexual runners but also maintain genetic diversity through seeds, making them nearly impossible to eradicate once established.

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