How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?
How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?
Monocots and dicots can be differentiated through their morphological and anatomical characteristics.
| Characteristic | Monocot | Dicot |
| Morphology | ||
| Roots | Fibrous roots | Tap roots |
| Venation | Generally parallel venation | Generally reticulate venation |
| Flowers | Trimerous flowers | Pentamerous flowers |
| Cotyledons in seeds | One | Two |
| Anatomy | ||
| No. of vascular bundles in stem | Numerous | Generally $2-6$ |
| Cambium | Absent | Present |
| Leaves | Isobilateral | Dorsiventral |
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