VIP: Stem Cross-Section

Provide both name and function labels:

→ Epidermis -
window or lens → Vascular Bundle -
conduction
support → Pith - storage → Cortex - PSN+storage
parenchyma
collenchyma → Phloem - support + conduction
phloem fibers - support
functional phloem - sugar conduction → Vascular cambium -
divides new xylem+phloem → Xylem - support + conduction
walls support
interior mineral conduction

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