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If the gynoecium is present in the topmost position of the thalamus, then the flower is referred to as

A

hypogynous

B

perigynous

C

epigynous

D

none of these

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In hypogynous condition of flowers, the thalamus is convex or conical. Gynoecium occupies the topmost (superior) position at the thalamus and other part of flower are borne successively below. Androperianth or other floral organs are inferier, e.g., Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Ranunculus, Brassica, brinjal, etc.
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