Question

Differentiate between hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous flowers.

Answer 1

	Hypogynous flowers	Perigynous flowers	Epigynous flowers
1.	Sepals, petals, and stamens are inserted below the ovary.	The thalamus forms a cup-shaped structure around the ovary.	The thalamus completely encloses the ovary and fuses with the ovary wall.
2.	The ovary is superior in position.	The ovary is semi-inferior (half inferior).	The ovary is inferior in position.
3.	Floral parts other than the ovary are inferior.	Sepals, petals, and stamens appear to be inserted on the rim of the cup around the ovary.	Sepals, petals, and stamens arise above the ovary.
4.	Examples: China rose, mustard, brinjal.	Examples: Plum, rose, peach.	Examples: Guava, cucumber, apple.