hy·pog·y·nous (h -p j  -ns)adj. Having the floral parts, such as sepals, petals, and stamens, borne on the receptacle beneath the ovary. hy·pog y·ny (-n ) n. |
hypogynous [haɪˈpɒdʒɪnəs]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) (of a flower) having the gynoecium situated above the other floral parts, as in the buttercup
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way
hypogyny n
| hypogynous (h-pj-ns) Having the floral parts, such as sepals, petals, and stamens, borne on the receptacle beneath the ovary. Compare epigynousperigynous |
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