Hypogynous

Hypogynous (hi-poj'i-nus) - sepals, petals, and stamens are attached to a convex or conical receptacle at the base of the ovary. Sepals are arranged in the outermost or lowest layer, followed by petals and stamens, with carpels or ovary innermost.

(Gr. hyper, above; trophe, nourishment) excessive growth due to increase in cell size.hypogynous search for term- a.