Tag: internal structure of monocot stem
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Monocot characteristics are
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Fibrous root system, parallel-veined leaves, trimerous flowers and two cotyledons
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Fibrous root system, parallel-veined leaves, trimerous flowers and one cotyledon
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Fibrous root system, reticulate veined leaves, trimerous flowers and one cotyledon
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Tap root system, parallel venation, trimerous flowers and one cotyledon
Monocot plants, as the name suggests have only one cotyledon. these plants have characteristic features like fibrous root system because the radicle is short-lived, thus replaced by adventitious roots. They also have parallel-veined leaves and trimerous flowers.
Oil cavities of Citrus are
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Lysigenous
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Schizogeneous
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Schizolysigneous
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Intercellular spaces.
Lysigenous intercellular spaces: These cavities of intercellular spaces store up water, gases and essential oils in them. The examples are commonly found in water plants and many monocotyledonous plants. The secretory cavities in Eucalyptus, Citrus and Gossypium are good examples.