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Monocot
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a type of flowering plant that has a single cotyledon, or seed leaf, in its embryo, and typically features parallel leaf veins, flower parts in multiples of three, and fibrous root systems
Example
Grasses, lilies, and orchids are common examples of monocots.
The garden was filled with monocots, such as tulips and irises, which bloomed beautifully in the spring.
The botanist explained that monocots have a distinct vascular tissue arrangement compared to dicots.
Corn is a staple crop that belongs to the monocot group of plants.
Monocots are easily identified by their long, narrow leaves with parallel veins.
