Plants having netted veins, taproot systems, embryos with two cotyledons, a vascular core in the stem, and usually four or five floral whorls. Ex., legumes, cucurbits, roses, maples, sunflowers, etc.
One of the two main types of flowering plants; characterized by having two cotyledons, floral organs arranged in cycles of four or five, and leaves with reticulate veins; include trees (except conifers) and most ornamental and crop plants. PICTURE