perigynous flower
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A perigynous flower is a type of flower where the sepals, petals, and stamens are attached to the rim of a cup-shaped structure called a hypanthium, which surrounds the ovary. The ovary in a perigynous flower is considered superior, meaning it is positioned above the attachment point of these other floral parts. This arrangement is distinct from hypogynous flowers, where these parts attach below the ovary, and epigynous flowers, where they appear to attach to the top of the ovary. The term "perigynous" itself means "around the pistil," referring to how these floral parts encircle the female reproductive organ.123
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