Question

Citrus trees are angiosperms and dicots. Which characteristic would citrus trees have?
flower petals in multiples of three
herbaceous or woody stems
parallel veins on the leaves
one cotyledon in the seed

Answer 1

Citrus trees, being angiosperms and dicots, would typically have **herbaceous or woody stems**.

Here’s a brief explanation of the other options:

- **Flower petals in multiples of three**: This is characteristic of monocots, not dicots. Dicots usually have flower parts in multiples of four or five.
- **Parallel veins on the leaves**: This is also characteristic of monocots; dicots typically have net-like (branched) veins on their leaves.
- **One cotyledon in the seed**: This is a defining feature of monocots; dicots have two cotyledons in their seeds.

Therefore, the correct characteristic for citrus trees is their **herbaceous or woody stems**.