Question

Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of?

• A. Guava
• B. Brinjal
• C. Plum
• D. Cucumber

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Plum

The correct option is C:

Explanation for correct option:

1. If gynoecium is situated in the centre and other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level, it is called perigynous.
2. The ovary here is said to be half inferior
3. Plum flowers have a half-inferior ovary.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Inferior ovaries or epigynous flowers are found in guava and cucumber.
2. 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.

Option B:

1. In the hypogynous flower the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it.
2. The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior,
3. Plants with superior ovary include brinjal, potato, etc.

Option D:

1. Guava and cucumber both have inferior ovaries, or epigynous blooms.

Final answer: Ovary is half-inferior in the flowers of Plum.