- For Ovary as part of animals see Ovary
Longitudinal section of female flower of squash showing ovary, ovules, pistil, and petals
In the flowering plants, an ovary is a part of the female reproductive organ of the flower or gynoecium. Specifically, it is the part of the carpel which holds the ovule(s) and is located at the basal portion of the flower. After pollination, the ovary will grow into the fruit, while the ovule(s) become the seed(s). Some wind pollinated flowers have much reduced and modified ovaries. The carpels together are called gynoecium.
Superior ovary
A superior ovary is an ovary attached to the receptacle above the attachment of other floral parts. A superior ovary is found in types of fleshy fruits such as Berry, Drupe, etc. A flower that may be given as an example is Hypericum calicinum.
Inferior ovary
An inferior ovary lies below the attachment of other floral parts. Pome is a type of fleshy fruit, that may be cited as an example. The flower of Fuschia has an inferior ovary.
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