Understanding Dicotyledonous Plants: A Guide to Their Structure and Characteristics

Dicotyledonous (or dicot) is a term used in botany to describe plants that have two cotyledons (seed leaves) in their embryo. These plants typically have a more complex structure than monocots, which have only one cotyledon. Dicots are found in many plant families, including roses, sunflowers, and beans.

In contrast, monocots have one cotyledon and include plants like grasses, lilies, and orchids.

So, dicotylous refers to the fact that these plants have two cotyledons. It is an adjective used to describe the type of embryo development in seed-bearing plants.

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