1. syncarpous - (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels. plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion. apocarpous - (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of carpels that are free from one another as in buttercups or roses.

What is Syncarpous and Apocarpous flower?

The terms apocarpous and syncarpous refer to compound pistils composed of more than one carpel. Apocarpous flowers contain two or more distinct carpels (such as the larkspur and peony shown above). In syncarpous flowers, two or more carpels are fused together (connate).

What is Syncarpous condition in flower?

Syncarpous ovary: The flowers with syncarpous ovary have more than one carpel. However, these carpels are fused. Eg: flowers of tomato and mustard.