chasmogamy

/ kæzˈmɒɡəmɪ /

noun

1. See cleistogamy
   botany the production of flowers that open, so as to expose the reproductive organs and allow cross-pollination Compare cleistogamy

Derived Forms

• chasˈmogamous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasmogamy¹

C20: from New Latin ( flores ) chasmogami from Greek khasma chasm + -gamy