Question

In epigynous flower, ovary is situated below the _____________​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In epigymous Flower ovary is situated below the sepals,petal and androecium or we also called this pedicals.

Answer 2

HEY THERE!!!

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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