Question

Identify the type of flowers based on the position of calyx, corolla and androecium with respect to the ovary from the given figures (a) and (b).

• (a) Epigynous; (b) Hypogynous
• (a) Hypogynous; (b) Epigynous
• (a) Perigynous; (b) Epigynous
• (a) Perigynous; (b) Perigynous

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The position of floral organs in relation to the ovary can be categorized as follows:

• Hypogynous – The floral organs are attached below the ovary (e.g., in a buttercup).
• Epigynous – The floral organs are attached above the ovary (e.g., in a daisy).
• Perigynous – The floral organs are attached at the same level as the ovary (e.g., in a peach flower).

Step 1: In Figure (a), the floral organs are attached at the same level as the ovary, so it is Perigynous.

Step 2: In Figure (b), the floral organs are also attached at the same level as the ovary, so it is Perigynous.

Thus, the correct answer is (4) (a) Perigynous; (b) Perigynous.