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Question
Write a difference between
Hypogyny and Perigyny
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Hypogyny | Perigyny |
| In this flower, the ovary occupies the highest position on the thalamus. | In this condition, the margin of the thalamus grows upwards to form a cup-shaped structure called a calyx tube enclosing the ovary. |
| Here, the petals, sepals, and stamens are separately inserted below the ovary. | Here, other parts of the flower are located on the rim of the thalamus almost at the same level as the ovary |
| The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior | The ovary here is said to be half inferior |
| E.g. - mustard and china rose | E.g. - Plum and rose. |
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