Skip to main content
Super TutorResources
Chapter 6 of 19
Syllabus

Anatomy of Flowering Plants — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Biology

What Anatomy of Flowering Plants covers in CBSE Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.

145 questions74 flashcards5 concepts

Interactive on Super Tutor

Studying Anatomy of Flowering Plants? Get the full interactive chapter.

Quizzes, flashcards, AI doubt-solver and a step-by-step study plan — built for syllabus and more.

Try Super Tutor — Free

Free trial, no card needed.

4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Anatomy of Flowering Plants

1

1. Tissue Systems in Plants

  • Plants have three tissue systems: epidermal, ground or fundamental, and vascular or conducting.
  • The epidermal tissue system forms the outermost covering of the plant body.
  • The ground tissue system forms the main bulk of the plant body and includes simple tissues.
2

2. Epidermal Tissue System

  • Epidermis is the outermost layer of the primary plant body.
  • Epidermis is usually single-layered.
  • Epidermal cells are parenchymatous, compactly arranged, and have a large vacuole.
3

3. Ground Tissue System

  • Ground tissue includes all tissues except epidermis and vascular bundles.
  • It consists of parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
  • Parenchymatous cells are usually present in cortex, pericycle, pith, and medullary rays in primary stems and roots.
4

4. Vascular Tissue System

  • The vascular system consists of xylem and phloem.
  • Xylem and phloem together form vascular bundles.
  • Vascular bundles may be radial or conjoint.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Internal structure of flowering plants and the organization of their tissue systems

Tissue systemsEpidermal tissue systemGround tissue systemVascular tissue systemDicotyledonous rootMonocotyledonous rootDicotyledonous stemMonocotyledonous stem

Work through every topic in Anatomy of Flowering Plants with notes and quizzes

Start This Chapter

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Anatomy of Flowering Plants for CBSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Anatomy of Flowering Plants include Tissue Systems in Plants, Epidermal Tissue System, Ground Tissue System, Vascular Tissue System. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Anatomy of Flowering Plants for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 145 practice questions on Anatomy of Flowering Plants. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

More resources for Anatomy of Flowering Plants

All CBSE Class 11 Biology Syllabus

For serious students

Get the full Anatomy of Flowering Plants chapter — start free.

Quizzes, flashcards, an AI doubt solver and a study plan for CBSE Class 11 Biology. Free to start, no card needed.

Try Super Tutor Free
Try this chapter free