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Monocot Plants

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (ZZ) otherwise known as the


Welcome plant is one of the most commonly cultivated
houseplants. ZZ plants display wide, attractive, dark green
leaves. The cultivation of the plant is also less taxing. It can
even survive without water for 2 - 3 days and it is also very
resistant to diseases.

The Zamioculcas zamiifolia is an herbaceous monocot


plant. That generally grows to 45 - 60 cm. It usually grows
bright green leaves in suitable environments. Its water-filled
rhizome also allows it to survive during droughts. ZZ also
exhibits various helpful capabilities as an air purifier and as
traditional medicine.

Oregano is a perennial herb


that develops rose-purple or
white flowers with a similar taste to thyme. It also commonly used
on dishes. It can also be used as traditional medicine for cough.

The Oregano which is also known as Origanum and is a very


common species of Orignum in the mint family genus is native to
the western and southwestern regions of Eurasia and grows best in a
warm temperate climate. Although many people mistake oregano
for a dicot, it is, in reality, a monocot.

Sansevieria trifasciata or the Snake


plant is one of the toughest indoors
plants that can tolerate most indoor
environments. Its main features are the light green sword-shaped
leaves. Like most indoor plants, it helps filter out the indoor air. It
is also extremely drought resistant, but unlike other plants, it can easily drown with too much
water.

The Sansevieria trifasciata is also called as Saint George's sword, mother-in-law's tongue, and
viper's bowstring hemp, among other names. Like most indoor plants, It is an evergreen
perennial plant. The Snake plant is also a monocot that grows to 70 - 90 centimeters.

Dicot Plants
The Oyster plant or the Moses-in-the-cradle is
popular as both indoors and outdoors plants. Due to
its low maintenance, the oyster plant can be
cultivated as a desk plant or a garden plant. The
oyster plant also only need partial sunlight and will
survive under tall garden plants.

Tradescantia spathacea, the boatlily boasts tricolor leaves. The boatlily is a perennial monocot
herb that usually grows in tropical places. The oyster plant or boatlily is usually adorned with
green, violet, and white. Its leaves can usually grow to a height of one foot and more.

Mangoes are dicot evergreens


that are commonly found in
tropical areas. Mangoes are also
a type of stone fruit that belongs
in the genus Mangifera. It is also
cultivated in orchards due to its
various uses in food. It is also
very rich in Vitamins A, C, and
D which makes it a very healthy
snack. Normally, mango trees
can grow up to 50 -60 feet in
years. Much of the world's mangoes come from India. It is also connected to some folklores and
religions in India.

Mango fruits are kidney-shaped fruits that contain a large seed in the center. Its taste can vary
from sweet to sour depending on the mangoes' breed. The exterior of the fruit could also vary
from red, green, and yellow. Mangoes are dicot evergreens that are commonly found in tropical
areas. Mangoes are also a type of stone fruit that belongs in the genus Mangifera. It is also
cultivated in orchards due to its various uses in food. It is also very rich in Vitamins A, C, and D
which makes it a very healthy snack. Normally, mango trees can grow up to 50 -60 feet in years.
Much of the world's mangoes come from India. It is also connected to some folklores and
religions in India.

Mango fruits are kidney-shaped fruits that contain a large seed in the center. Its taste can vary
from sweet to sour depending on the mangoes' breed. The exterior of the fruit could also vary
from red, green, and yellow.

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