What is another word for dicotyledons?
Pronunciation: [dˌɪkətɪlˈiːdənz] (IPA) 
Dicotyledons are a diverse group of flowering plants that are characterized by having two embryonic leaves or cotyledons. Synonyms for this term include Magnoliopsida, Dicotyledoneae, and Dicotyledones. The term Magnoliopsida is often used by botanists as a way to classify dicotyledons alongside other flowering plants, such as monocotyledons. Dicotyledoneae and Dicotyledones are also often used to describe this group of plants, as they both refer to the presence of two embryonic leaves. Other common synonyms for dicotyledons include angiosperms, flowering plants, and eudicots. Regardless of the term used, dicotyledons are an important group of plants for both their ecological and economic significance.
