Refers to an ovary that is below the
attachment of the petals,
sepals and
stamens. The
hypanthium may be fused to the
ovary wall or attached to the top of the ovary. The ovary of an apple is
inferior because it is fused with a thick, fleshy
hypanthium. Stamens,
petals and sepals arise from the top of the hypanthium (on top of the
apple).
(Compare with superior ovary) |
