Question

Why Cycas is not included under angiosperms even though it has two cotyledons?

Answer 1

Cycas is gymnosperm because:

1. It possesses a naked seed, Cycas belongs to the gymnosperm order Cycadales.
2. It is not contained within a fruit.
3. Because there is no double fertilization, the endosperm produced is haploid rather than triploid.
4. As ovules (or seeds) are created inside the fruit, it is not considered angiosperm.