Leaf of a typical monocot
The image shows the typical form of a leaf of a monocotyledonous plant (monocot).
This species is the day flower (Commelina communis), which has a number of main veins originating from the leaf base. These veins run more or less parallel and converge again at the leaf tip. The leaf is elongated and elliptical and has a very short leaf stalk (petiole), which is wrapped around the main stem. Parallel venation is a feature that is typical of leaves of monocot plants.
Monocots are a large and successful class of flowering plants. They include rushes, sedges and grasses. Many species of crop plants, such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, are monocots.
The leaf is approximately 7.5 cm long.
Image by John Bebbington FRPS
Leaf of a typical monocot
The image shows the typical form of a leaf of a monocotyledonous plant (monocot).
This species is the day flower (Commelina communis), which has a number of main veins originating from the leaf base. These veins run more or less parallel and converge again at the leaf tip. The leaf is elongated and elliptical and has a very short leaf stalk (petiole), which is wrapped around the main stem. Parallel venation is a feature that is typical of leaves of monocot plants.
Monocots are a large and successful class of flowering plants. They include rushes, sedges and grasses. Many species of crop plants, such as wheat, oats, barley and maize, are monocots.
The leaf is approximately 7.5 cm long.
Image by John Bebbington FRPS