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

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