Anatomy of Flowering Plants — Chapter Summary

Plant anatomy is the study

Plant anatomy is the study of the internal structure of plants. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and different organs show differences in thei

The epidermal tissue system forms

The epidermal tissue system forms the outermost covering of the plant body. It includes epidermis, stomata, trichomes, and hairs. Epidermis is usually

The cuticle is a waxy layer

The cuticle is a waxy layer on the outside of the epidermis that reduces water loss and is absent in roots. Stomata are epidermal structures in leaves

Guard cells are bean

Guard cells are bean-shaped, or dumb-bell shaped in grasses. Their outer walls are thin and inner walls are thickened. They possess chloroplasts and c

Root hairs are unicellular elongations

Root hairs are unicellular elongations of epidermal cells that absorb water and minerals from soil. Trichomes are epidermal hairs on the stem, usually