23. Dicot plant with flower and leaf

I see Sarah's shadow!

Definition: Dicot plants are flowering plants that have two cotyledons, or embryos inside the seed. These plants usually flower in parts of four or five.

What the specimen is: This is a hibiscus flower, but it is also known as rose mallow. It's scientific name is Hibiscus rosa sinensis.

Where we found it: This was found in a nursery. Sarah actually has one of these in her backyard but it isn't in bloom at the moment.

How it relates to dicot plant with a flower and leaf: Hibiscus is a dicotyledon because it's seeds have two embryos The hibiscus flowers also have five petals, a common characteristic of dicot plants.