phloem
nounHow to pronounce phloem:
Definition of phloem:
- phloem (noun):
- noun. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes.
- a complex tissue in the vascular system of higher plants that consists mainly of sieve tubes and elongated parenchyma cells usually with fibers and that functions in translocation and in support and storage compare xylem
Synonyms for phloem:
bast
sieve tube
Antonyms for phloem:
metaxylem
protoxylem
sapwood
vascular tissue
vessel elements
water-conducting tissue
woody tissue
xylem
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