Refer to the figure, which shows the evolutionary relationships among the angiosperms. If you discovered a new plant with a two-whorl perianth but more than one cotyledon, the plant would belong to which group?

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Refer to the figure, which shows the evolutionary relationships among the angiosperms.  If you discovered a new plant with a two-whorl perianth but more than one cotyledon, the plant would belong to which group?

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The plant described has both characteristics of eudicots (two-whorl perianth) and non-monocots (more than one cotyledon). Therefore, the plant would belong to the eudicots, which are a diverse group of angiosperms that includes many familiar plants such as roses, sunflowers, and tomatoes.

Refer to the Figure, Which Shows the Evolutionary Relationships Among