Are Corn Monocots Or Dicots? (EXPLAINED)

by Joey Bruno

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Question: Are corn considered monocots or dicots?

Quick Answer: Corn is classified as a monocot.

Why Are Corn Considered Monocots/Dicots?

Corn seeds only produce a single sprout leaf, and this makes them a monocot. ‘Mono’ means one, and ‘cot’ is short for cotyledon (embryonic leaf). Monocot literally translates into everyday language as a single baby leaf.

Monocots/Dicots Similar to Corn

Rice
Barley
Common grasses
Sugar cane
Bamboo

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!