Read the following list of plants: Mustard, Brinjal, China rose, Plum, Rose, Peach, Guava, Cucumber, Ray florets of sunflower How many of the given plants have a superior ovary?

Step-by-step solution

Based on the position of calyx, corolla and androecium in respect of the ovary on the thalamus, flowers are described as hypogynous, perigynous and epigynous. In a hypogynous flower, the gynoecium occupies the highest position while the other parts are situated below it. The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior. Examples include mustard, china rose and brinjal. In perigynous flowers, the ovary is half inferior. Examples include plum, rose and peach. In epigynous flowers, the ovary is inferior. Examples incl