Relating to or characterized by autogamy; in plants, capable of self-fertilization or reproducing without cross-pollination.
From autogamy (Greek auto- 'self' + gamos 'marriage') + -ic suffix. A botanical term that emerged in the 19th century as botanists studied plant reproduction mechanisms.
Some plants literally marry themselves—they pollinate their own flowers, which seems lazy but is actually a brilliant backup plan if no insects or wind help them reproduce. The word 'autogamic' reveals our tendency to use human concepts (marriage) to describe plant biology.
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