monocot (thing)

Monocots are a class of angiosperms that have a single seed leaves.

Here are some major differences:

• one cotyledon
• parallel venation in leaves
• scattered vascular bundles
• fibrous root system
• floral parts usually in multiples of threes

Examples of monocots:

• lilies
• orchids
• yuccas
• palms
• grasses (including lawn grasses)
• sugar cane
• grain crops
  • corn
  • wheat
  • rice

See also: dicot