inferior ovary
Below-the-sepals ovary
An inferior ovary is a plant ovary positioned below the attachment point of other flower parts—sepals, petals, and stamens appear to arise from its top.
This arrangement, found in apples, bananas, and squashes, means the fruit develops with remnants of flower parts at the end opposite the stem.
Contrast with superior ovary, which sits above other flower parts.
- pistilSeed-producing flower organ
- flowerPlant's reproductive organ
- receptacleContainer for items
- appleCrisp tree fruit
- pearTapered sweet fruit
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