Synonyms:
Monocot, Monocots, Monocotyledons
Monocotyledon A monocotyledon (commonly referred to as a monocot) is a flowering plant that begins life with a single seed leaf, known as a cotyledon. Monocots typically have long, narrow leaves with parallel veins, flower parts in multiples of three, and fibrous root systems. Common examples include grasses, lilies, orchids, palms, and many garden flowers. Did You Know? Many of the plants we use every…
