Monocot

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Monocotyledon (Monocot)

Monocotyledon (pronounced: /ˌmɒnəˈkɒtɪˌliːdən/), commonly known as monocot, is a major group of flowering plants that are classified by the presence of a single seed leaf or cotyledon in their seeds.

Etymology

The term "monocotyledon" is derived from the Greek words "mono" meaning "one" and "kotyledon" meaning "seed leaf".

Characteristics

Monocots are characterized by having one cotyledon in their seeds, parallel leaf veins, and flower parts in multiples of three. They include a variety of plant species, including grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms.

Classification

Monocots are classified under the class Liliopsida in the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG) system. They are further divided into several orders and families.

Related Terms

  • Dicotyledon (Dicot): A group of flowering plants that are characterized by having two seed leaves or cotyledons in their seeds.
  • Cotyledon: The first leaf or pair of leaves that develop in the embryo of a flowering plant.
  • Angiosperm: A major group of plants that produce flowers and seeds enclosed within a carpel.

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