Dicotyledons | Monocotyledons |
Two cotyledons are present in the seeds. | One cotyledon is present. |
Leaves have reticulate venation. | Leaves have parallel venation. |
The dicot plants contain prominent primary roots. | The monocot plants contain fibrous roots. |
The flowers of the dicot plants are pentamerous. | The flowers of the monocot plants are trimerous. |