Meaning Of The Word Epigynous

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Epigynous Meaning

Epigynous Definition
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What's The Definition Of Epigynous?

epigynous in American English
designating petals, sepals, and stamens that are attached to the top of the ovary, as in a sunflower
adjective: having all floral parts conjoint and generally divergent from the ovary at or near its summit

epigynous in British English
adjective: (of flowers) having the receptacle enclosing and fused with the gynoecium so that the other floral parts arise above it

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