Question

Identify the correct statement.

• A. Hypogynous flowers have inferior ovary
• B. Perigynous flowers have inferior ovary
• C. Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary
• D. Epigynous flowers have superior ovary

Answer 1

The correct option is C Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary

If the sepals, petals and stamens arise from below the ovary, then the flower is called hypogynous and the ovary is said to be superior.

If the sepals, petals and stamens are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level as the ovary then the flower is called perigynous and the ovary is said to be half inferior.

If the sepals, petals and stamens appear to be attached to the top of the ovary then the flower is called epigynous and the ovary is said to be inferior.