(B) The epicalyx is an additional whorl of sepal-like structures formed by bracteoles.It is situated outside the calyx whorl and is a characteristic f

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(B) The epicalyx is an additional whorl of sepal-like structures formed by bracteoles.It is situated outside the calyx whorl and is a characteristic feature of the family $Malvaceae$.$A$ flower possessing an epicalyx whorl is often referred to as $pentacyclic$.

Class 11 Biology Morphology of Flowering Plants Flower

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Epicalyx is

A
$A$ whorl of bracts
B
$A$ whorl of bracteoles
C
Involucre
D
Additional whorl of calyx

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Column $I$ Column $II \&$ Column $III$

$(1)$ Hypogynous $(A)$ Gynoecium occupies highest position; $(X)$ Mustard,Brinjal,China rose

$(2)$ Epigynous $(C)$ Margin of thalamus grows upward enclosing ovary completely; $(Z)$ Guava,Cucumber

$(3)$ Perigynous $(B)$ Gynoecium situated in centre; $(Y)$ Plum,peach,rose

Column $I$	Column $II \&$ Column $III$
$(1)$ Hypogynous	$(A)$ Gynoecium occupies highest position; $(X)$ Mustard,Brinjal,China rose
$(2)$ Epigynous	$(C)$ Margin of thalamus grows upward enclosing ovary completely; $(Z)$ Guava,Cucumber
$(3)$ Perigynous	$(B)$ Gynoecium situated in centre; $(Y)$ Plum,peach,rose