Question

Define :-
(a) Hypogynous flower (b)
Apocarpous​

Answer 1

a)In hypogynous flowers, the perianth and stamens are attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium; the ovary is superior to these organs, and the remaining floral organs arise from below the point of origin of the carpel. ... …the pistil; such flowers are hypogynous (e.g., buttercup and magnolia).

b)having the carpels of the gynoecium separate the buttercup is apocarpous —opposed to syncarpous.

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Answer 2

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(a) The flower is said to be hypogynous if sepals, petals and stamens are inserted below the ovary.

(b) (of a flower, fruit, or ovary) having distinct carpels that are not joined together . Often contrasted with syncarpous