Question: Are peanuts considered monocots or dicots?
Quick Answer: Taxonomists classify peanuts as dicots.
Why are Peanuts Considered Dicots?
Peanuts are dicots because their seeds contain two embryonic leaves. If you break a peanut into its two halves, you can easily see the tiny embryonic plant at its pointed end. Looking closely, you will be able to distinguish the two small leaves that will first emerge when the seed sprouts. These two leaves are what define peanuts as dicots.
Dicots Similar to Peanuts
- Peas
- Limas
- Green Beans
- Soy Beans
- Snap Beans
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