Question: Are potatoes considered monocots or dicots?
Quick Answer: Taxonomists classify potatoes as dicots.
Why are Potatoes Considered Dicots?
Botanists classify potatoes as dicots because they have two embryonic leaves within their seeds. They also have large irregular leaves with spiderweb-like veins, woody stem structures and produce flowers with five petals. These are all standard features found in dicots.
Dicots Similar to Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoe
- Eggplant
- Carrot
- Radish
- Squash
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