BOTANY

BOTANY

PLANT MORPHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The type of flower where the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it.
A
Hypogynous
B
perigynous
C
epigynous
D
monogynous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the gynoecium occupies the highest position in comparison to the other parts of the flower, then such kind of flower is described as hypogynous. The ovary is superior (having flower parts attached below the ovary).

Detailed explanation-2: -In hypogynous flowers, the gynoecium is situated at the top whereas all the other parts are below it. Examples are Mustard, China Rose, Brinjal etc. In perigynous flowers, a hypanthium is attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium and it also surrounds the ovary.

Detailed explanation-3: -In hypogynous flowers, the perianth and stamens are attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium; the ovary is superior to these organs, and the remaining floral organs arise from below the point of origin of the carpel.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Hypogynous flower’.

Detailed explanation-5: -In hypogynous flowers, ovary will be superior, gynoecium occupies the highest position and other floral parts are situated below it.

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