fertilization by means of pollen from the same plant; self-pollination

the flowers never open and pollination is normally by selfing

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

our alienation from our true selves

guilt can be turned against the self

language is an aspect of a person's sense of self

self-pollinate; self-fertilize

a variety that selfs itself loses lots of vigour in the progeny