A monocot is a member of a clade of flowering plants distinguished by having one embryonic seed leaf, or cotyledon. This is a defining characteristic of this plant group.
Monocots are flowering plants characterized by having a single embryonic seed leaf, or cotyledon. This is a key feature distinguishing them within the angiosperms.
| Front | monocot |
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| Back | Member of a clade consisting of flowering plants that have one embryonic seed leaf, or cotyledon. |
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