Vocabulary Term Details

Pith

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pith)

Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants. Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant. In eudicots, pith is located in the center of the stem. In monocots, it extends also into flowering stems and roots. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Stele
N/AParenchyma

This term is used for the following terms: 
Medulla

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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