Liliopsid (Noun)
Meaning
A monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Liliopsids, which include plants such as orchids and irises, have flowers with three petals and three sepals that are often similar in appearance.
- The evolutionary relationships between liliopsids and other monocots are still not well understood, and the subject of ongoing research.
- Many liliopsids, such as the palm tree, have a characteristic pattern of vascular tissue that can be seen in cross-sections of the stem.
- Some liliopsids, like the onion and garlic, have modified underground stems called bulbs that are used for storage and reproduction.
- Liliopsids, as a group, have been of particular interest to plant breeders due to their potential for ornamental and food crop production.