Are C3 Plants Monocots Or Dicots? (EXPLAINED)

by Joey Bruno

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Question: Are C3 plants considered monocots or dicots?

Quick Answer: Most C3 plants are monocots.

Why Are C3 Plants Considered Monocots?

The majority of C3 plants are monocots because their seeds contain a single embryonic leaf (cotyledon) that must sustain the plant until adult leaves and roots can be established.

Monocots Similar to C3 Plants

Leeks
Yams
Coconuts
Pineapple
Sweet Corn

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!