In which type of flower is the ovary completely enclosed by the margin of the thalamus?
In which type of flower is the ovary completely enclosed by the margin of the thalamus?
Hypogynous
Perigynous
Epigynous
None of the above
Solution
In epigynous flowers, the margin of the thalamus grows upward and encloses the ovary completely, fusing with it. The other parts of the flower arise above the ovary, making the ovary inferior. Examples of epigynous flowers include guava, cucumber, and the ray florets of sunflowers.