a monocotyledonous plant. differs from dicots by having a single, not double, cotyledon in the seed. The Orchidaceae is a member of this group called Angiosperms which include Palmae and Amaryllidaceae. Found on http://orchidfetish.com/glossary.html
A subclass of Angiosperm plants based on anatomical characteristics. They tend to have: Narrow leaves One cotyledonParallel veins in the leaves Flower parts are usually in multiples of threes A scattered arrangement of primary vascular bundles in the stem Fibrous root system Compare: dicot ... (09 Oct 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
a monocotyledonous plant. differs from dicots by having a single, not double, cotyledon in the seed. The Orchidaceae is a member of this group called Angiosperms which include Palmae and Amaryllidaceae. Found on http://www.orchidspecies.com/glossary.htm