Monocots vs. Dicots Having taught in introductory botany for more than five years, I have fielded many questions from students, and present below some of the more common questions and misconceptions. Thanks go to my students for taking an active role in their own education, and asking these questions Q: Are pine trees monocots or dicots? A: Pines are conifers, and are neither monocots nor dicots. Only flowering plants are considered to be members of these two classes. The Linnean Society of London Welcome to our education page! We hope you enjoy exploring our activities and resources. The Linnean Society of London is the home of Carl Linnaeus in the UK. Top 10 Most Dangerous Plants in the World 1. Most likely to eat a rat Giant Pitcher Plant: Nepenthes attenboroughii Discovered more than 5000 feet above sea level on Mount Victoria in the Philippines, the giant, carnivorous pitcher plant secretes a nectar-like substance to lure unsuspecting prey into a pool of enzymes and acid.
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