Distinguishing characteristics between Monocots Vs. Dicots in a Plant
Flower: Monocots - parts made in multiples of 3's. Ex - Lilies
Dicots - parts made in multiples of 4/5's, diverse. Ex - Morning Glories
Leaves: Monocots - maintain shape, size & length, parallel primary veins.
Dicots - leaves vary, web-like veins.
Seeds/Fuits: Monocots - similar sized and shape.
Dicots - various sizes and shapes.
Stem: Monocots - weak stems.
Dicots - strong steams.
Roots: Monocots - fibrous roots.
Dicots - tap-root system; one strong, central root assisted by smaller roots.
These pictures are examples of a monocot and a dicot because one flower has 3 petals, like a monocot, and one flower has 5 petals, like a dicot.
Dicots - parts made in multiples of 4/5's, diverse. Ex - Morning Glories
Leaves: Monocots - maintain shape, size & length, parallel primary veins.
Dicots - leaves vary, web-like veins.
Seeds/Fuits: Monocots - similar sized and shape.
Dicots - various sizes and shapes.
Stem: Monocots - weak stems.
Dicots - strong steams.
Roots: Monocots - fibrous roots.
Dicots - tap-root system; one strong, central root assisted by smaller roots.
These pictures are examples of a monocot and a dicot because one flower has 3 petals, like a monocot, and one flower has 5 petals, like a dicot.
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