How to identify monocots and dicots
External features to identify Monocts: By leaves : Monocots consist of parallel venation. This is the main feature for identifying monocots. By Roots : Fibrous roots are present in monocots. By Seed : Embryo contains single cotyledon. Ex: Wheat,maize,etc. External features for identifying dicots: By leaves : Reticulate venation on the surface of leaves. By Roots : Tap root system is found in dicots. By seed : Embryo contains two cotyledons. Ex: Gram, pea, etc.