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Dicotyledonae

Dicotyledonae

9.9
A group of flowering plants with seeds that have two seed leaves, like roses or oak trees
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪkəˈtɪləˌni/
  • Archaic
translation icon : Dicotiledóneas
  • Most deciduous trees belong to the Dicotyledonae, as opposed to monocotyledons such as grasses.

Examples

  • The Dicotyledonae family includes many popular plants.

  • The sunflowers in the garden are members of the Dicotyledonae, having two seed leaves.

  • Botanists study the Dicotyledonae to understand the evolution of flowering plants.

  • Many Dicotyledonaes are known for their beautiful flowers.

  • Plants in the Dicotyledonae group typically have broad leaves with a network of veins.

  • Rose bushes and sunflowers are examples of plants classified under Dicotyledonae due to their two cotyledons.

  • The Dicotyledonae includes many familiar plants such as beans, peas, and oak trees.

Synonyms

Dicotyledones
vsDicotyledonae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants with seeds that have two seed leaves and net-like leaf veins

adds that flowers often have parts in fours or fives
Magnoliopsida
vsDicotyledonae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants with two seed leaves and net-like leaf veins, including many trees and shrubs

focuses on floral structure and notes parts usually in fours or fives

Surface Forms

Dicotyledonae singular
Dicotyledonaes plural

Morphology

Dicotyledonae = dicotyledon (semi-transparent) = di + cotyledon + ae

The singular 'dicotyledon' is transparent combination of 'di-' and 'cotyledon', but botanical term and Latin plural suffix may be unfamiliar.

Etymology

The word Dicotyledonae comes from the parts di- 'two' and cotyledon 'seed leaf', so it names plants whose seeds make two first leaves. That's why many trees and garden flowers are called dicots today.