What is the difference between apocarpous and syncarpous ovary?

Open in App

Solution

Apocarpous ovary:
The ovary of the flower which contains more than one carpel, where carpels are free is known as the apocarpous ovary, for example- in the rose flower.
Syncarpous ovary:
The ovary of the flower which contains more than one carpel and carpels are fused is known as the syncarpous ovary, for example- in the mustard flower.

Apocarpous ovary Syncarpous ovary
Ovary with more than one carpel, carpels are free. Ovary with more than one carpel, carpels are fused.
The ovary is unilocular. The ovary is either unicellular or multicellular.
Example: Lotus, Rose, etc. Example: Tomato, mustard, etc.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Differentiate between

(a) Racemose and cymose inflorescence

(b) Fibrous roots and adventitious roots

Differentiate between:

(a) Racemose and cymose inflorescence

(b) Fibrous roots and adventitious roots

What is syncarpous ovary?

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Apocarpous ovary	Syncarpous ovary
Ovary with more than one carpel, carpels are free.	Ovary with more than one carpel, carpels are fused.
The ovary is unilocular.	The ovary is either unicellular or multicellular.
Example: Lotus, Rose, etc.	Example: Tomato, mustard, etc.