Differences Between Monocots And Dicots

The main difference between monocots and dicots is that monocots have a single cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, scattered stem vascular bundles, and adventitious roots, while dicots have two cotyledons, reticulated leaf veins, vascular bundles arranged in a ring, and roots that develop from the radicle, with secondary growth often present.

Monocots vs. Dicots

Here are the main differences between Monocots And Dicots:

Category	Monocots	Dicots
Cotyledons	Single cotyledon	Two cotyledons
Pollen	Single furrow or pore	Three furrows or pores
Flower Parts	Multiples of three	Multiples of four or five
Leaf Veins	Parallel major veins	Reticulated major veins
Stem Vascular Bundles	Scattered	Arranged in a ring
Roots	Adventitious	Develop from the radicle
Secondary Growth	Absent	Often present
Examples	Garlic, onions, wheat, corn, grass, etc.	Beans, cauliflower, apples, pear, etc.