Difference between Epigynous flower and Hypogynous flower
Difference between Epigynous flower and Hypogynous flower are in tabular form below –
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Epigynous flower |
Hypogynous flower |
Definition |
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1. | When the ovary of flower is situated below the calyx then the ovary becomes inferior, and this is known as Epigynous flower. | When the ovary of flower is situated above the calyx then the ovary becomes superior, and floral cup is not present around it, this is known as hypogynous flower |
Receptacle |
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2. | The flower of epigynous has flask-shaped receptacle. | The flower of hypogynous has conical or convex type of receptacle. |
Visible |
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3. | In the epigynous flower,style and stigma both are visible. | In the hypogynous flower, pistil is fully visible. |
Ovary walls |
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4. | Fused receptacle to the walls of ovary is observed. | Non-fused receptacle to the walls of ovary is observed. |
Superior/ Inferior ovary |
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5. | Epigynous flower contains an inferior ovary. | Hypogynous ovary contains a superior ovary |
Examples |
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6. | Examples include daffodil flower, apple flowers etc. | Examples include tomato flowers, snapdragon flower, tulip flowers, persimmon flowers, berries and drupes etc. |