What are monocot and dicot plants in simple words?

Monocot and dicot plants are two major groups of flowering plants classified mainly according to the number of seed leaves, called cotyledons, present inside their seeds. Monocots have one seed leaf, while dicots have two seed leaves.

Monocot plants usually have parallel leaf venation and fibrous root systems. Examples include grass, wheat, rice, and maize. Dicot plants generally have reticulate leaf venation and taproot systems. Examples include mango, pea, mustard, and rose plants.

The differences in seed structure, roots, and leaf patterns help identify whether a plant belongs to the monocot or dicot group.