Cotyledon
A seed leaf. (a leaf which is part of a seed)
Did you know?
The number of cotyledons separates monocots from dicots — one seed leaf versus two seed leaves.
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Cotyledon
A seed leaf. (a leaf which is part of a seed)
Did you know?
The number of cotyledons separates monocots from dicots — one seed leaf versus two seed leaves.
The Purdue Arboretum is a collaboration between the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and Administrative Operations