Question

Inferior ovary is found in a/an

• A. Perigynous flower
• B. Hypogynous flower
• C. Epigynous flower
• D. Cleistogamous flower

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Epigynous flower

Based on the position of calyx, corolla and androecium in respect of the ovary on thalamus, the flowers are described as hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous. Flowers with inferior ovaries are termed epigynous. In epigynous flowers, the margin of thalamus grows upward enclosing the ovary completely and getting fused with it, the other parts of flower arise above the ovary. Hence, the ovary is said to be inferior as in flowers of guava and cucumber, and the ray florets of sunflower.