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Monocot or Dicot?


Now that we know something about Monocots and Dicots, see if you can tell me what this is…

bloodroot

Not sure? Take a look at the leaf…

blood root leaf

How about this…

leaf veins 1

Notice the leaf veins and how they are arranged?

pansy

But where are the stamen and pistil?

What about this orchid?

orchid

Look at the leaves AND the flowers.

What do you think this is? How many petals does it have?

Look at the leaves also…how are the veins on the leaves?

lilies

leaf 2