Question

If the gynoecium is present in the top most position of the thalamus, then the flower is referred to as

• A. hypogynous
• B. perigynous
• C. epigynous
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

hypogynous

Hypogynous ovary: Gynoecium (ovary) of that flower occupies the highest position than the other part i.e., other parts are located below the ovary.

• The ovary is superior and other parts are inferior.
• The whole of the pistol is visible from outside.
• Examples are tomato, tulip, and snapdragon.
• So, the correct answer is " hypogynous ".