Comparison - Monocotyledons/Dicotoledons

	Monocot	Dicot
Embryo:	1 cotyledon usually develop belowground endosperm often present in seed	2 cotyledons usually develop aboveground endosperm present or lacking in seed
Roots:	Adventitious	Primary root persistent
Growth Form:	Mostly herbs, few are arborescent (Bamboo, Palms)	Herbs/woody
Vascular System:	Numerous scattered bundles without definite arrangement, no cambium except in Dracaena	Definite number of primary bundles in a ring, with cambium and secondary growth
Leaves:	Usually parallel veined, often sheathing at base, petiole seldom developed	usually net-veined, seldom sheathing, petiole developed
Flowers:	Parts in 3's or multiples of 3	Parts in 4,5