Question: Are vegetables considered monocots or dicots?
Quick Answer: Taxonomists classify vegetables as both monocots and dicots, depending on the vegetable.
Why Are Vegetables Considered Monocots and Dicots?
Vegetables are a massive category of plants that include most of the non-fruit and grain plants we eat. Some, such as corn, are monocots, while others, like radishes, are dicots.
Monocot Vegetables
- Garlic
- Onion
- Asparagus
- Corn
- Sugar Cane
Dicot Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Radishes
- Bell Peppers
- Brussel Sprouts
- Squash
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