What is another word for liliopsid?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪlɪˌɒpsɪd] (IPA) 
Liliopsid refers to a group of flowering plants characterized by a single cotyledon in their seeds and parallel venation in their leaves. There are several synonyms for the term liliopsid, which are often used interchangeably. Some of the commonly used synonyms for liliopsids are monocots, monocotyledons, and Liliatae. The word monocot is derived from the fact that these plants only have one cotyledon, while the term Liliatae is derived from their classification under the lily family. Other synonyms for liliopsids include Endocarpaceae, Glumiflorae, and Palmoidae. These terms are generally used by botanists and researchers to describe the different groups of liliopsids and their characteristics.
