How would you distinguish monocots from dicots?
(N/A) Monocots and dicots can be differentiated through their morphological and anatomical characteristics as follows:
| Characteristic | Monocot vs Dicot |
|---|---|
| $1$. Roots | Monocots have fibrous roots,whereas dicots have tap roots. |
| $2$. Venation | Monocots show parallel venation,while dicots show reticulate venation. |
| $3$. Flowers | Monocots are generally trimerous,while dicots are pentamerous. |
| $4$. Cotyledons | Monocots have one cotyledon,while dicots have two. |
| $5$. Vascular Bundles | Monocots have numerous scattered bundles; dicots have bundles arranged in a ring. |
| $6$. Cambium | Absent in monocots (no secondary growth); present in dicots. |
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