👉 A cotyledon is a type of seed that develops from the base of a plant's flowering stem. It is characterized by a round, flat surface called a cotyledon, which contains a small, thin seed cell. The cotyledons are responsible for storing and dispersing pollen from the flower, allowing seeds to be fertilized in other parts of the plant. The term "cotyledonous" refers to the shape and function of the cotyledons in a particular plant species or