Dicots  - Monocots have one seedleaf.  Dicots have two seedleaves.  Monocots are a member of a group called monocotyledones.  The seed has a single cotyledon of seed leaf.  Palms have only an apical meristems that extend their axial growth.  As always in nature, there are exceptions.  Some members of the monocots do have a type of secondary growth that expands their girth - Cordyline.

Dictionary MAIN PAGE
Text & Graphics Copyright © 2007 Keslick & Son Modern Arboriculture
Please report web site problems, comments and words of interest, not found.
Contact