Definition

A type of flowering plant that has two seed leaves, known as cotyledons, which appear when the plant starts to grow.

Example

The garden was filled with various dicotyledons, showcasing their beautiful flowers and unique leaf patterns.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a dicotyledon?

Yeah, I think it's a type of plant with two seed leaves, right?

Exactly! They are pretty common among flowering plants.

I love how diverse they are in terms of flowers and leaves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dicotyledon is formed from "di-" (meaning two) and "cotyledon" (from Greek "kotyledon", meaning seed leaf). The term refers to a group of flowering plants that have two seed leaves or cotyledons in their seeds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('di-') seed leaves ('cotyledon') when you remember that dicotyledons are plants with two seed leaves.

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