Objective: 1-22-15-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?

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