Question

What is a syncarpous ovary?

Answer 1

Sometimes (e.g., Apocynaceae) carpels are fused by their styles or stigmas but possess distinct ovaries. In a syncarpous gynoecium, the "fused" ovaries of the constituent carpels may be referred to collectively as a single compound ovary.

Answer 2

What is a syncarpous ovary?

➔ If the gynoecium consists of two or more carpels which are fused, as in hibiscus, mustard and tomato, it is termed as syncarpous ovary.