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Perigynous vs Hypogynous - What's the difference?

perigynous | hypogynous | Antonyms |

Hypogynous is a antonym of perigynous.



In botany terms the difference between perigynous and hypogynous

is that perigynous is having a hypanthium while hypogynous is of a flower, having a superior ovary, attached directly to the receptacle like other floral parts.

perigynous

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (botany) Having the stamens, petals or sepals situated around the ovary (especially, on the rim of the receptacle of a superior ovary).
  • (botany) Having a hypanthium.

    • hypogynous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (botany) Of a flower, having a superior ovary, attached directly to the receptacle like other floral parts.

    • Antonyms

    * epigynous, perigynous