Flowering plants monocotyledon and dicotyledon science lesson in English
Monocots and dicots
Flowering plants are divided into 2 main categories, monocots (full name monocotyledons) and dicots (full name dicotyledons). This lesson will look at the differences in the leaves, stems, flowers and fruits of monocotyledons and dicotyledons.
Difference between monocots and dicots
Detailed picture of a monocot and dicot
Monocotyledon features
Single cotyledon (1 seed leaf)
Leaves with parallel veins
Fibrous root system
Floral parts in multiples of 3
Vascular bundles are scattered
Dicotyledon features
Double cotyledon (2 seed leaf)
Leaves with net like veins
Tap root system
Floral parts in multiples of 4 or 5
Vascular bundles in a ring
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Dictionary and how to use dictionaries
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