siphonogamous

adjective

si·​pho·​nog·​a·​mous

¦sīfə¦nägəməs

: accomplishing fertilization by means of a pollen tube

most seed plants are siphonogamous

siphonogamy

ˌ⸗⸗ˈ⸗⸗mē

noun

plural -es

Word History

Etymology

siphon- + -gamous

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