Question

The ovary in hypogynous flowers is said to be

• A. Half inferior
• B. Inferior
• C. Superior
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Superior

The position of the ovary with respect to the other floral organs on the thalamus can be superior, inferior and half-superior and half-inferior. When the ovary is superior to the other floral organs, then the flowers are called hypogynous, example, Fabaceae. When the ovary is inferior to the other floral organs, the flowers are called epigynous, example, family Asteraceae. When the ovary is half-inferior, the flowers are called perigynous.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Superior'.