| Dicot Stem | Monocot Stem |
| 1. The ground tissue is differentiated into cortex, endodermis, pericy and pith. | 1. The ground tissue is made up of similar cells. |
| 2. The vascular bundles are arranged in a ring. | 2. The vascular bundles are scattered throughout the ground tissue. |
| 3. Vascular bundles are open, without bundle sheath and wedge-shaped outline. | 3. Vascular bundles are closed, surrounded by sclerenchymatous bundle sheath, oval or rounded in shape. |
| 4. The stem shows secondary growth due to presence of cambium between xylem and phloem. | 4. Secondary growth is absent. |
| 5. Stomata have kidney-shaped guard cells. | 5. Stomata have dumb bell-shaped guard cells. |
