intercross

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From the curving inwards of the two lobes, as they move towards each other, the straight marginal spikes intercross by their tips at first, and ultimately by their bases.

From Insectivorous Plants by Darwin, Charles

In "Cross and Self-Fertilisation," page 156, Darwin quotes the information received from Delpino and referred to in the present letter—namely, that it is the fixed opinion of the Italian gardeners that the varieties do intercross.

From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Darwin, Francis, Sir

Whatever the cause may be, we may conclude, that in England the varieties never or very rarely intercross.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles

The individuals which have already begun to vary will intercross one with another by the aid of insects; and this accounts for the extreme diversity of character which many of our long cultivated plants exhibit.

From Effects of Cross and Self Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom by Darwin, Charles

Mr. Walsh ranks the forms which it may be supposed would freely intercross, as varieties; and those which appear to have lost this power, as species.

From The Origin of Species by means of Natural Selection, 6th Edition by Darwin, Charles