Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dicot
Noun
/ˈdaɪ.kɒt/
Definition
A dicot is a type of flowering plant that has two embryonic leaves or cotyledons.
Examples
- Sunflowers, roses, and oaks are all examples of dicots.
- The broad leaves of dicots help in photosynthesis and water absorption.
- Many fruits, such as apples and strawberries, come from dicot plants.
Meaning
Dicots, short for dicotyledons, are one of the two major groups of angiosperms (the other being monocots) and usually have broad leaves, net-like veins, and flower parts in multiples of four or five.
Synonyms
- Dicotyledon
