Question

Difference between hypogynous and epigynous

Answer 1

HYPOGYNOUS
1. Thalamus is convex or conical.

2. Androperianth is borne below the level of ovary.

3. Ovary is superior. Other parts are inferior.

4. Thalamus is not fused with the wall of ovary;

5. No part of the thalamus is expanded except for a central projection.

6. Whole of the pistil is visible from outside

7. Constituents of androperianth develop separately and are well-spread.

EPIGYNOUS
1. Thalamus is usually flask shaped.

2. Androperianth is borne above the level of ovary.

3. Ovary is inferior while other parts are superior.

4. Thalamus is fused with the wall of ovary.

5. Thalamus is hollowed out.

6. Only style and stigma are visible from outside.

7. Constituents of androperianth develop jointly from the neck of hollowed out thalamus.
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