In an epigynous flower the ovary is
AAlways half-inferior in position
BAlways inferior in position
CEither superior or inferior randomly
DAlways superior in position
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Always inferior in position
Epigynous = inferior ovary (thalamus fuses around ovary; other whorls arise above). Examples: guava, cucumber, sunflower ray florets. Hypogynous = superior; perigynous = half-inferior.
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