Magnoliophyta: Class Liliopsida (Monocotyledons)

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Encyclopedia—Magnoliophyta

Class Liliopsida (Monocotyledons)

Plants of this class generally have only one seed leaf, or cotyledon, and generally lack cambium tissue. The most common families are the grass, palm, arum, sedge, lily, and orchid families.

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Introduction
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicotyledons)
Class Liliopsida (Monocotyledons)

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