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Endogamous (Adjective)

Characterized by or fit for fertilization by pollen from another flower of the same kind.

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Many plants are endogamous, meaning they can be fertilized by pollen from the same or genetically similar plants.
In botany, endogamous plants are those that can be pollinated by pollen from the same species.
Some species of orchids are endogamous, requiring cross-pollination with pollen from the same species to produce viable seeds.
The flowers of the apple tree are endogamous, but they still require cross-pollination from another apple tree to produce fruit.
Certain varieties of wheat are endogamous, allowing them to be self-pollinated or pollinated by pollen from the same cultivar.

Pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe.

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The endogamous practices of the small village ensured that the community remained tight-knit and preserved their unique cultural heritage.
In some African societies, endogamous marriages are still common, with individuals often marrying within their own ethnic group.
The endogamous nature of the royal family's marriage traditions was a topic of much debate among historians and scholars.
The tribe's endogamous customs were so strict that outsiders were rarely, if ever, allowed to marry into the community.
Anthropologists have long studied the endogamous practices of isolated communities, seeking to understand the social and cultural implications of such customs.