Objective: Identify the differences between monocots and dicots -Review plant structures common with each
Monocot vs. Dicot What is the difference?
Seeds Monocot- one cotyledon, never emerges above soil Dicot- two cotyledons, emerge above soil as two seed leaves
Roots Monocot- fibrous root system; looks like a mop Dicot- tap root system with small secondary roots
Stem Structure Monocot- scattered vascular bundles Dicot- vascular bundles form an outer ring
Flowers Monocot- petals in 3’s or 6 Dicot- petals in 4 or 5, or multiples up to 10
Leaf Structure Monocot- parallel veins Dicot- netlike veins
You decide… Monocot or Dicot?
Monocot or Dicot?
You Try… #5- Monocot or Dicot #6- HW= Trace the item back to a plant
Monocot or Dicot?
Flower Structure
Pollination