monocotyledonnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌmɒn.əʊˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/us/ˌmɑː.nəˌkɑː.təlˈiː.dən/specializeda type of plant that produces flowers and has only one cotyledon (= leaf part inside the seed). Monocotyledons include daffodils and grasses.
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Types of plant
- alpine
- annual
- bedding plant
- biennial
- cereal
- citronella
- grower
- hardy
- herb
- herbaceous
- herbal
- pot plant
- potted
- rattan
- root crop
- seedling
- tuber
- veggie
- weed
- woody
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