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Flower with inferior ovary is

A
Hypogynous
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Epigynous
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Perigynous
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D
Hypo-perigynous
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Solution

The correct option is B Epigynous
The flowers can be described with respect to the position of the ovary. When the ovary is inferior to the other floral parts, the flowers are called epigynous.
A. When the ovary is superior to the other floral parts, flowers are called hypogynous.
B. When the ovary is inferior to the other floral parts, the flowers are called epigynous.
C. When the ovary and the other floral parts are at the same level, the flowers are called perigynous.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Epigynous'.

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