Dicotyledones
Dicotyledones, commonly known as dicots, represent a traditional grouping within the plant kingdom, distinct from monocotyledones (monocots). Historically, this classification was based on the presence of two embryonic leaves, or cotyledons, in the seed. Other characteristic features that traditionally defined dicots include netted or reticulate venation in their leaves, flower parts typically in multiples of four or five, and a vascular cambium that allows for secondary growth, resulting in woody stems and roots. The root system of dicots is usually a taproot system, with a main central root from which smaller lateral roots branch.
While the term "dicotyledones" is still widely used, modern botanical classification has undergone significant revision. The