In the stem of monocot there exist three tissue systems —dermal, vascular and ground tissues, which consist of epidermis, vascular bundles and all tissues except the former two respectively. A brief account of the arrangement and structure is given below. Epidermis: Epidermis is more or less like dicots. In contrast to dicot stem, the epidermis is usually devoid of glandular [...]
Learn about the comparison between Arecaceae and Poaceae. Comparison # Arecaceae (Palmaceae): 1. Plants-Mostly trees, a few shrubs. 2. Leaves-Large, palmately or pinnately divided. 3. Inflorescence- Panicle or spike enclosed in spathe. 4. Flower-Unisexual, rarely bisexual. 5. Perianth-Tepals, 6, in two whorls. 6. Stamens-Generally 3+3. 7. Carpels-Tricarpellary, syncarpous rarely apocarpous, uni or trilocular. 8. Fruit-Berry or drupe. 9. Floral formula- [...]
Learn about the comparison among Musaceae, Zingiberaceae and Cannaceae. Comparison # Musacase: 1. Flower-May be unisexual, bisexual or zygomorphic. 2. Perianth-6, 5 in two whorls or not distinct, petaloid, 6, in two whorls of 3 each, usually the outer green and inner coloured. 3. Androecium-6, 5, only fertile, the sixth, sterile one not distinguishable as a petaloid staminode. 4. Gynoecium-(3): [...]