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Morphology of Flowering Plants
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Define the following terms:
(e) superior ovary

Answer

The condition where the gynoecium in the flower is present at the highest position, while other floral parts are arranged below. A flower with this arrangement is also called hypogynous. Examples: brinjal and mustard.

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