The characteristic features of the dicotyledons are:
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These plants possess embryo which has two cotyledons.
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These plants have leaves with reticulate venation i.e. the veins are in the form of network or reticulum.
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The root of the dicots is usually primary tap root system.
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The dicot plant show secondary growth in the stem and root so as to increase the girth of the plant body.
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The vascular cambium is present which later give rise to the secondary xylem and phloem.
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The floral whorls are found as four or five or a multiple of it.
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The stem possesses the vascular bundle arranged in a ring pattern.
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Limited number of vascular bundles or xylem and phloem groups is seen.
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The pith is absent in the root.
