In epigynous flower, ovary is situated below the _____________
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Explanation:
In epigymous Flower ovary is situated below the sepals,petal and androecium or we also called this pedicals.
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BASED ON THE POSITION OF CALYX,COROLLA AND ANDROECIUM IN RESPECT OF THE OVARY ON THALAMUS,THE FLOWERS ARE DESCRIBED AS
- HYPOGYNOUS
- PERIGYNOUS
- EPIGYNOUS
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HYPOGYNOUS FLOWER
▫In the hypogynous flowers,the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it.
▪The ovary is said to be superior.
▫Example
- Mustard
- china rose
- brinjal
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PERIGYNOUS FLOWER
▪In the perigynous flower,the Gynoecium is situated in the centre and other part of flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level.
▫The ovary is said to be half inferior.
▪EXAMPLE
- plum
- peach
- rose
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EPIGYNOUS FLOWER
▪In the epigynous flower,themargin of thalamus grow upward and closing the ovary completely and getting fused with it,the other parts of flower arise above the ovary.
▫The ovary is said to be inferior.
▪EXAMPLE
- Cucumber
- guava
- Ray florets of sunflower.
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In epigynous flower, ovary is situated below the sepals, petals and androecium. I.e.other parts of flower except thalamus or below parts.
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