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Flower is perigynous and the ovary is said to be half-inferior in
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A half-inferior ovary (also known as half-superior, sub-inferior or partially inferior) is embedded or surrounded by the receptacle. Such flowers are termed perigynous or half-epigynous. The flower is perigynous, and the ovary is said to be half-inferior in rose, peach and plum.