A dicotyledonous root possesses typical characteristic features such as:
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The stellar region is small while the cortex is large.
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The air cavity is completely absent in the cortex.
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Exodermis is absent.
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Endodermis possesses suberin and lignin on their radial and tangential walls.
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The vascular bundle is usually four in number.
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The xylem is exarch; xylem alternates with the phloem elements.
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Xylem elements are present more towards the inner side of the stele.
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Xylem and phloem elements are limited in number.
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Presence of parenchymatous conjunctive tissues.
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Pith is small or usually absent.
