👉 Dicotylous is a scientific term used to describe a type of fern. The name "dicotylous" comes from the Latin word meaning "three-" or "four-" in English, which refers to the three primary lobes (dichidia) on each side of the stem. These lobes are called "dicots," and they form the main part of a fern's frond, which is made up of these three parts. The term was first used by American
