Difference between Monocot and Dicot Leaf

Monocot Leaf vs Dicot Leaf 

Monocot Leaf

• Symmetry: Isobilateral
• Stomata distribution: Amphistomatic i.e., stomata equally distributed on both the surfaces.
• Bulliform cells: Present on upper epidermis.
• Mesophyll: Only spongy parenchyma is present which has very small intercellular spaces.
• Bundle sheath: Made of parenchyma but just above and below the vascular bundles are found sclerenchymatous cells (upto epidermis)

Dicot Leaf

• Symmetry: Dorsiventral
• Stomata distribution: Hypostomatic i.e., stomata present on lower surface of leaf.
• Bulliform cells: Usually absent.
• Mesophyll: Made up of two types of tissues: Palisade parenchyma and spongy parenchyma with large intercellular spaces.
• Bundle sheath: Made up of parenchyma. Just above and below the vascular bundle some parenchymatous cells or collenchymatous cells are present up to epidermis.