Question: Are lilies considered monocots or dicots?
Quick Answer: Lilies were once classified as monocots, but taxonomists now place them in a category they term basal angiosperms.
Why Are Lilies Not Considered Dicots or Monocots?
Basal angiosperms are plants that took a left turn on the evolutionary road and created their own path. They combine characteristics of different types of plants and, in some cases, have totally unique features peculiar to themselves. There are roughly 9,000 plants in this category.
Basal Angiosperms Similar to Lilies
- Star Anise
- Black Pepper
- Avocado
- Nutmeg
- Pawpaw

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