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Monocot Family (Noun)

Family of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed.

Nouns denoting plants.

The orchid is a member of the monocot family, which is characterized by its unique seed structure.
The grasses, lilies, and palms are all part of the monocot family, which is one of the largest groups of flowering plants.
The monocot family includes a wide range of plants, from the tiny duckweed to the towering bamboo.
The seed of a monocot family plant has only one cotyledon, or embryonic leaf, which distinguishes it from the seeds of other plant families.
The monocot family is thought to have evolved from a common ancestor with the dicot family, but the exact relationship between the two is still a topic of debate among botanists.