apogamy

English

Etymology

From apo- +‎ -gamy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈpɒɡəmɪ/

Noun

apogamy (uncountable)

  1. (botany) Asexual reproduction of a fully formed plant directly from a bud.

Usage notes

The term is generally used specifically for ferns and relatives budding from the prothallus.

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