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#XL - R Botany
Types of flowers
Hypogynous flower- The ovary in such flowers is said to be superior, e.g., mustard, china rose and brinjal.

Perigynous flower- The ovary here is said to be half inferior. e.g., plum, rose, peach. (Rosaceae)

Epigynous flowers, the ovary is said to be inferior. e.g., guava and cucumber, and the ray florets of sunflower.