The difference between monocots and dicots

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1. The difference between leaves

2. The difference between flowers

3. The difference between roots

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Leaves: A monocotyledon has one cotyledon, with veins parallel to the leaf margin. Dicotyledon leaves have two cotyledons with reticulated veins. Flower: There are three monocotyledonous flower bases, and the calyx and corolla are similar. The base number of dicotyledons is five or four, and the shapes of calyx and corolla are mostly completely different. Root: The main root of monocotyledons is underdeveloped, while the main root of dicotyledons is generally more developed.

1. The difference between leaves

1. Differences in leaves

The leaves of monocots are basal. When they bloom, they will have stem leaves and one cotyledon. Usually there is a long petiole, the base is sheath-like and dehiscent, and the main veins are parallel to the leaf margin. The leaves of dicotyledonous plants have two cotyledons and have reticulated veins.

2. The difference between flowers

The flowers of monocots are bisexual or unisexual, with a base number of three and 6 flowers. The quilt pieces are arranged in two rounds. The calyx and corolla are similar. The base number of dicotyledonous plants is usually five or four, and there is no base number of three. The shapes of the calyx and corolla are mostly completely different.

3. Differences in roots

The main root of monocots is generally underdeveloped. It is a fibrous root formed by a plurality of adventitious roots. There are no direct roots. The taproots of dicotyledonous plants are generally more developed, and most of them are straight roots.

2. The difference between flowers

3. The difference between roots

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