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

Floral organ attachment relative to the ovary is classified into three types:

• Hypogynous: Floral organs are positioned beneath the ovary (e.g., buttercup).
• Epigynous: Floral organs are positioned above the ovary (e.g., daisy).
• Perigynous: Floral organs are positioned at the same level as the ovary (e.g., peach flower).

Observation 1: Figure (a) shows floral organs attached at the same level as the ovary, indicating a Perigynous arrangement.

Observation 2: Figure (b) also depicts floral organs attached at the same level as the ovary, identifying it as Perigynous.

Therefore, the correct identification is (4) (a) Perigynous; (b) Perigynous.