Glossary Details – Lecythidaceae

Glossary Details:

Title: Chasmogamous and cleistogamous flowers. Photo by C. A. Gracie.

Description: Chasmogamous and cleistogamous flowers of Viola sororia based on an unvouchered plant from the northeastern United States. A. Chasmogamous flower at anthesis. B. Cleistogamous flower which is situated near to the ground and self-pollinates.

Term:

Chasmogamy (chasmogamous)

Definition:

Referring to flowers that open before fertilization and usually are cross-pollinated.

Related Terms:

Cleistogamy (cleistogamous)