Monocotyledon
noun
A type of plant that has one seed leaf when it starts to grow from a seed.
Grass, corn, and rice are examples of monocotyledons.
Often appears as...
- monocotyledon species
- monocotyledon plants
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of plant that has one seed leaf when it starts to grow from a seed.
Grass, corn, and rice are examples of monocotyledons.
Often appears as...
- monocotyledon species
- monocotyledon plants
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Seed Leaf
Monocotyledon refers to the single leaf in a seedling, not multiple leaves.
Lilies are monocotyledons because they have just one seed leaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Identification
Use 'monocotyledon' to identify and categorize plants in science and gardening.
In our botany class, we learned how to distinguish monocotyledons from other plants.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
'Monocotyledon' is a technical term used in botany, may be unfamiliar in casual conversation.
I was surprised that my uncle knew the term 'monocotyledon' since he's not a botanist.
Pro Tip 1/3Seed Leaf
Monocotyledon refers to the single leaf in a seedling, not multiple leaves.
Lilies are monocotyledons because they have just one seed leaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Identification
Use 'monocotyledon' to identify and categorize plants in science and gardening.
In our botany class, we learned how to distinguish monocotyledons from other plants.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
'Monocotyledon' is a technical term used in botany, may be unfamiliar in casual conversation.
I was surprised that my uncle knew the term 'monocotyledon' since he's not a botanist.
Pro Tip 1/3Seed Leaf
Monocotyledon refers to the single leaf in a seedling, not multiple leaves.
Lilies are monocotyledons because they have just one seed leaf.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Identification
Use 'monocotyledon' to identify and categorize plants in science and gardening.
In our botany class, we learned how to distinguish monocotyledons from other plants.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
'Monocotyledon' is a technical term used in botany, may be unfamiliar in casual conversation.
I was surprised that my uncle knew the term 'monocotyledon' since he's not a botanist.
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