noun
- Plant tissue composed of elongated cells with tapering ends, typically found in vascular plants and serving a supportive or conductive function.
Usage: botanical term; also called prosenchymatous tissue
Examples
- The stem's prosenchyma provides structural support to the plant.
- Prosenchyma cells are characterized by their elongated shape and thick cell walls.
- In woody plants, prosenchyma makes up a significant portion of the xylem tissue.
- The prosenchyma in plant fibers contributes to their strength and flexibility.
- Botanists distinguish prosenchyma from parenchyma based on cell morphology and function.