Seed Leaf (Noun)
Meaning
Embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The seed leaf, also known as a cotyledon, is the first leaf to emerge from a seedling in many plant species.
- In monocots, the seed leaf is usually a single leaf that emerges from the seed coat and provides nutrients to the developing seedling.
- The seed leaf of a dicot seedling typically has a different shape and structure than the true leaves that emerge later.
- Seed leaves play a crucial role in the early growth and development of seed-bearing plants by providing nutrients and photosynthetic capabilities.
- The number and morphology of seed leaves can be used to distinguish between different species of plants and to identify the type of seedling.