Question : Classify the flowers based on the position of thalamus givi

1.	Question : Classify the flowers based on the position of thalamus giving an example each.
Answer» Solution :(a) HYPOGYNOUS flower- gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. Eg: MUSTARD, brinjal. (b) Perigynous flower : gynoecium is situated in the centre and other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level. e.g. PLUM rose. (c) Epigynous FLOWERS - margin of the thalamus grows upward enclosing the ovary completely and getting fused with it, the other parts of flower arise above the ovary. Eg. guava and CUCUMBER.

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