Question

Consider the following statements.
$A.$ The mustard flower is hypogynous
$B.$ Rose is perigynous
$C.$ China rose is hypogynous
Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

• A. $A$ and $C$
• B. $B$ and $C$
• C. $A, \, B$ & $C$
• D. None

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In hypogynous flowers, the stamens and other floral parts are attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium with a superior ovary and in perigynous flowers, there is a floral tube which is formed from the fusion of stamens, petals and sepals, this tube is attached to the receptacle below the gynoecium. Examples of hypogynous flowers are mustard, china rose flower and examples of perigynous are rose flowers, tomato, etc.