Are Bananas Monocots Or Dicots? (EXPLAINED)

by Joey Bruno

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Question: Are bananas considered monocots or dicots?

Quick Answer: Bananas are monocots.

Why Are Bananas Considered Monocots?

Bananas are monocots because their seeds only contain one embryonic leaf (cotyledon).

Monocots Similar to Bananas

Plantains
Sweet Corn
Pineapples
Coconuts
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Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!