Monocots

Monocots are a group of flowering plants characterized by features such as having one seed leaf (cotyledon), parallel-veined leaves, and flower parts typically in multiples of three. They include plants like grasses, lilies, orchids, and palms. Monocots have scattered vascular tissue in stems, fibrous root systems instead of primary taproots, and pollen with a single pore or furrow. These traits help distinguish them from dicots, which have two seed leaves and different structural features. Monocots play essential roles in ecosystems and agriculture, providing food, ornamentals, and raw materials.