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Parenchyma

Xylem

Phloem

Vascular tissue

Ground tissue

Ground meristem

Dermal tissue

Procambium

Sclerenchyma

Protoderm

Collenchyma

main metabolic tissue; site of most synthesis, carbohydrates, storage, and growth; totipotent

Transports material; xylem and phloem

Gives rise to epidermal tissue

Cells dead at maturity; fluid travels through wide vessels and narrow tracheids; carries water and dissolved nutrients

Includes trichomes, guard cells, cuticle; forms outer layer

Gives rise to vascular tissues

Gives rise to ground tissues

Transported through sieve tubes; carries organic material; both upward and downward movement; includes sugars

Supports the plant and permits growth

possesses a secondary cell wall; creates hard rigid support in seeds and mature areas of plants

flexible cell walls; lies below epidermis, provides support and flexibility