Question

Thalamus grows to enclose ovary and other parts arise above the ovary in condition

• A. Hypogynous
• B. Perigynous
• C. Epigynous
• D. None of the above
  

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Epigynous

Thalamus or the receptacle represent the shortened axis at the end of the pedicel or the peduncle which has highly condensed internodes and nodes. It bears the floral parts. In case of epigynous flowers, the thalamus appears cup-shaped and ecloses the ovary such that the ovary becomes inferior and the other floral parts are attached superior to the ovary.

A. In hypogynous flowers, the thalamus is swollen.

B. In perigynous flowers, the thalamus is flattened.

C. In epigynous flowers, the thalamus shows depression.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Epigynous'