The position of ovary is below sepals, petals and stamens. The flower is ______.

Epigynous

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Perigynous

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Mesogynous

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Metagynous

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Solution

The correct option is D Epigynous
When the position of the ovary is below other floral organs of sepals, petals and stamens, the ovary is called inferior and the flower is called epigynous. The thalamus, in this case, appears flattened.
A. Epigynous flowers have an inferior ovary.
B. Perigynous flowers have a half-inferior and half-superior ovary.
Hypogynous flowers have superior ovary.
So, the correct answer is 'Epigynous'

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