Sharma: Difference between Monocots and Dicots

Dicot

Petunia 

Petunia sp.

       

1. Net-like veins in the leaves

2. A taproot is present

3. Pollen grain has 3 openings

4. Has 2 cotyledons 

5. Floral organs in multiples of 4 or 5                       

Monocot

DayLily

Hemerocallis hybrid

1. Veins in leaves are parallel

2. No main root, branches are fibrous

3. Pollen grain has 1 opening

4. Has 1 cotyledon

5. Floral organs are in multiples of 3  

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