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Monocotolydon Border

Monocotyledons - plants with a single seed leaf
 

 

The Monocotyledon Border

The Monocotyledon Border runs along the outside walls of the walled gardens and is well worth a visit. Monocotyledons are plants with a single seed leaf (cotyledon) as opposed to those with two seed leaves which are known as dicotyledons.

Many monocotyledons, such as lilies, grasses and red-hot pokers (Kniphofia) develop narrow parallel-veined leaves. Visitors undeterred by the scientific name find many familiar plants here, ranging from common specimens such as narcissus to the unusual ginger-lilies (Hedychium) which grow well at Wakehurst Place.

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