Monocot Stem | Dicot Stem | |
1) Undifferentiated ground tissue. | Ground tissue is differentiated into cortex, endodermis, pericycle, stele and pith. | |
2) Vascular bundles are closed, usually longer one towards the centre. | Vascular bundles are open arranged a ring. | |
3) Secondary growth is absent. | Secondary growth is present. | |
4) Pith absent. | Pith absent. |