velamen
plant tissue
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orchid root anatomy
- In angiosperm: Roots
…a multiple-layered epidermis called a velamen, which consists of nonliving compact cells with lignified strips of secondary walls. These cells provide support, prevent water loss, and assist the plant in absorbing water. When dry the orchid root appears white, and when wet the root appears green because the cells of…
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