Eudicots

The main group (Clade) of flowering plants (Angiosperms) which were formerly classified as Dicotyledons.

These are plants that have embryos that normally have two cotyledons (hence 'di'). They typically have the following characteristics:
• They can possess cambium and secondary thickening and can be woody or herbaceous plants.
• The floral parts are grouped in 4s or 5s.
• They have a persistent primary root which develops into a thick taproot; lateral roots develop from the taproot.
• The root and stem vascular bundles are arranged in ring formation.
• The major leaf veins are netlike in appearance.