half-inferior ovary

A half-inferior ovary is immersed partially in the floral-axis (e. g. in Saxifraga bryoides – Mossy Saxifrage). Occasionally, the term 'half-inferior ovary' also refers to a pitcher-formed floral-axis that overtop the carpel (e. g. in Prunus – Plum) (cf. also hypanthium, epigynous ovary, hypogynous ovary).


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