AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Number of flower parts–If you count the number of petals, stamens, or other floral parts, you will find that monocot flowers tend to have a number of parts that is divisible by three, usually three or six.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monocot flowers occur with parts having multiples of three; usually there are three stamen, three petals and three sepals (six tepals), and usually just one stigma.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monocots typically possess three sepals and three petals. In some cases the sepals resemble the shape and color of petals and are described as petaloid or petal-like. Also monocot flowers usually have six stamens.

Detailed explanation-4: -The number of petals in monocot flowers usually is either three or six. In some cases, the petals might be fused. The number of petals in dicot flowers is four or five or their multiples. Pollen grains of monocot flowers have a single pore or furrow.