Question

What is the difference between hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous

Answer 1

Answer:

The main difference between hypogynous and epigynous flower is that hypogynous flower has a superior ovary whereas epigynous flower has an inferior ovary. Furthermore, the hypogynous flower has sepals, petals, and stamens attached to the receptacle below the ovary while the epigynous flower has sepals, petals, and stamens attached to the top of the ovary.

Answer 2

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❤⭐HYPOGYNOUS ⭐❤

• In this type of flower , the gynoecium occupies the highest postion.
• The other parts are situated below it.
• The ovary in such flowers is superior.

Ex: Mustard , brinjal , Datura.

❤⭐.PERIGYNOUS ⭐❤

• In this type of flower , the gynoecium is situated in the centre.
• The other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level .
• It is called perigynous.
• The ovary is said to be half inferior or half superuor.
• Ex: Pisum , Rose , Tephrosia.

❤⭐EPIGYNOUS ⭐❤

• In epigynous flowers , the margin of the thalamus fuses with the wall of the ovary.
• The other parts of the flower arise above ovary.
• Hence the ovary is said to be inferior
• Ex : Cucumber , Guava , Tridox.