In a typical flower, the ovary is superior and other whorls are inferior. Such flower is said to be

polygamous

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perigynous

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hypogynous

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epigynous

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The correct option is C hypogynous
Hypogynous

In a hypogynous flower, the gynoecium (or ovary) is superior and the other floral whorls are inferior.

Bean, onion, mustard are some examples of hypogynous flowers.

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