Match the following
Column I | Column II | Column III |
1. Hypogynous |
A.Gynoecium occupies the highest position |
X. Musterd,Brinjal,China rose |
2. Epigynous |
B. Gynoecium is situated in the center | Y. Plum, peach |
3. Perigynous |
C. Margin of thalamus grows upward enclosing ovary completely | Z. Guava, cucumber, ray florets of sunflower |
1AX, 2BY, 3CZ
1AX, 2CZ, 3BY
1BY, 2AX, 3CZ
1AX, 2BZ, 3CY
When the sepals, petals and stamens are inserted below the ovary, the flower is hypogynous. Example: Mustard, Brinjal.
When the ovary is inferior and the sepals, petals and stamen are attached to the top of the ovary, the flower is epigynous. Example: Rose, Daffodil, Guava, Cucumber
When the thalamus forms a cup-shaped structure around the ovary and the sepals, petals and stamen are inserted on the rim of the cup, the flower is perigynous. Example: Peach, plum
Hence, option 2 is correct - 1AX, 2CZ, 3BY