Question

In guava and cucurbits, flowers are:

• A. Hypogynous
• B. Epigynous
• C. Perigynous
• D. Both polygynous & polygynous

Answer 1

The correct option is B Epigynous

In epigynous condition, the margin of thalamus grows upward enclosing the ovary completely and gets fused with it. The other parts of flower arise above the ovary. The ovary is inferior and this condition is known as epigynous. e.g., guava, cucumber and ray florets of the sun flower.

So, the correct answer is option B.