In guava, cucurbits flowers are
hypogynous
epigynous
perigynous
Both (a) and (c)
B.
epigynous
In an epigynous flower, the innermost whorl, ie, gynoecium is covered by the elongated margins of thalamus thus, their position is inferior in regard to other floral whorls, which arise above the ovary and thus superior, eg, sunflower, Cucurbita, coriander.
What is meant by modification of root? What type of modification of root is found in the:
(a) Banyan tree
(b) Turnip
(c) Mangrove trees
Justify the following statements on the basis of external features:
(i) Underground parts of a plant are not always roots.
(ii) Flower is a modified shoot.
How is a pinnately compound leaf different from a palmately compound leaf?
Explain with suitable examples the different types of phyllotaxy.
Define the following terms:
(a) aestivation
Define the following terms:
(c) placentation
Define the following terms:
(c) actinomorphic
Define the following terms:
(d) zygomorphic
Define the following terms:
(e) superior ovary
Define the following terms:
perigynous flower
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