monokotyledoneihin

Monokotyledoneihin, or monocots, is a major group of flowering plants, comprising one of the two major divisions of angiosperms. The other division is the eudicots. Monocots are characterized by having a single cotyledon, which is a embryonic leaf in the seed. This single cotyledon is a defining feature that distinguishes them from dicots, which possess two cotyledons.

Morphological characteristics commonly associated with monocots include parallel venation in their leaves, flower parts that are typically in multiples of three, and a vascular system in the stem where the vascular bundles are scattered rather than arranged in a ring. Their root systems are often fibrous and lack a primary taproot. Examples of monocots are abundant and include well-known plants such as grasses, lilies, orchids, palms, and irises. Many of the world's staple food crops, like wheat, rice, corn, and barley, are monocots, highlighting their significant ecological and economic importance. This group, estimated to contain over 70,000 species, plays a crucial role in various ecosystems worldwide.