Dicotyledon

usgb/ˌdaɪkɑːtɪˈliːdən/
noun

Type of plant that has two seedleaves and grows leaves with a network pattern.

Oaks and roses are examples of dicotyledon plants.
Visual representation of "dicotyledon" - Type of plant that has two seedleaves and grows leaves with a network pattern

Often appears as...

  • dicotyledon plant
  • dicotyledon tree

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Technical Term

Used mainly in scientific contexts like biology and botany, not in casual conversation.

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In our botany class, we studied the characteristics of dicotyledon plants.
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Visual Identification

Remember dicotyledons by their two initial leaves; it helps in identifying them in nature.

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Notice how this seedling has two leaves? That means it's a dicotyledon.
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Seedleaf Significance

The two 'seedleaves' provide nutrients to the plant before it grows more leaves.

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Dicotyledon seedlings rely on their seedleaves to survive early stages of growth.
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