hypogynous

adjective hy·pog·y·nous \hī-ˈpä-jə-nəs\

Definition of HYPOGYNOUS

of a floral organ : inserted upon the receptacle or axis below the gynoecium and free from it

: having hypogynous floral organs

— hy·pog·y·ny \-nē\ noun

1821

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