Question

Go through the following matches regarding the flower and ovary position.

(i) Mustard - Epigynous
(i) Plum - Perigynous
(iii) Hibiscus - Epigynous
(iv) Peach - Perigynous

Which of these is/are correct?

• A. (i),(iii)and (iv)
• B. (ii),(iii) and (iv)
• C. (iii) and (iv)
• D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (ii) and (iv)

hypogynous

• In a hypogynous flower, the gynoecium (or ovary) is superior and the other floral whorls are inferior. Bean, onion, mustard,
• Hibiscus are some examples of hypogynous flowers.