Class Monocotyledonae (Noun)
Meaning
Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with a single cotyledon and parallel-veined leaves: includes grasses and lilies and palms and orchids; divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae; Arecidae; Commelinidae; and Liliidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The class Monocotyledonae is a group of flowering plants that are characterized by the presence of a single cotyledon in the seedling stage.
- The orchids, which are part of the class Monocotyledonae, are one of the most diverse and widespread families of flowering plants.
- The class Monocotyledonae includes a wide range of plants, from the tiny duckweed to the towering palm trees.
- The grasses, which are part of the class Monocotyledonae, are some of the most economically important plants in the world, providing food, fiber, and habitat for countless species.
- The class Monocotyledonae is divided into four subclasses or superorders: Alismatidae, Arecidae, Commelinidae, and Liliidae, each with its own unique characteristics and representatives.