Roots


Ranunculus (buttercup) root cross-section

Central region of a Ranunculus root cross-section showing the tetrarch stele

Central region of a Ranunculus stele showing the phloem in between xylem poles

Smilax root cross-section

Smilax root stele showing the xylem and phloem tissues

Another view of a Smilax root stele showing the xylem and phloem tissues


Endodermis of a Smilax root showing extreme suberization

Longitudinal section through a corn root

Corn root cross-section showing a root branch

Another longitudinal section of a corn root

Longitudinal section of the corn root showing the root cap

Longitudinal section of a corn root showing the meristem

Cross-section through an old pine root

A Salix root forming a branch

Liriodendron tulipifera root

Tilia root (several years old)
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