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The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences among Hypogynous, Perigynous and Epigynous Flowers.
Difference # Hypogyny Flowers:
1. Thalamus is convex or conical.
2. Androperianth is borne below the level of ovary.
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3. Ovary is superior. Other parts are inferior.
4. Thalamus is not fused with the wall of ovary;
5. No part of the thalamus is expanded except for a central projection.
6. Whole of the pistil is visible from outside.
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7. Constituents of androperianth develop separately and are well-spread.
Difference # Perigyny Flowers:
1. Thalamus is disc-shaped, cup -shaped or flask-shaped.
2. Androperianth is borne around or above the level of ovary.
3. Ovary is superior. Other parts are inferior.
4. Thalamus is free from ovary wall.
5. Periphery of the thalamus is expanded to form hypanthium.
6. Whole pistil may or may not be visible from outside.
7. Constituents of androperianth often develop from a common base.
Difference # Epigyny Flowers:
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1. Thalamus is usually flask shaped.
2. Androperianth is borne above the level of ovary.
3. Ovary is inferior while other parts are superior.
4. Thalamus is fused with the wall of ovary.
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5. Thalamus is hollowed out.
6. Only style and stigma are visible from outside.
7. Constituents of androperianth develop jointly from the neck of hollowed out thalamus.
