epigynous

Adjective

Meaning

Adnate to the surface of the ovary, so as to be apparently inserted upon the top of it; -- said of stamens, petals, sepals, and also of the disk.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Related terms

hypogynous perigynous

Examples

Simple fruit Epigynous berries are simple fleshy fruit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

epigrowth epiguanine epigyne epigynum epigyny epihalohydrin