1Dermal structures
Epidermis Periderm (in plants with secondary growth)
2Ground structures
Cortex, Pith, Mesophyll
3Vascular structures
Xylem, Phloem
4Dermal cell types
Epidermal, guard cells,
5Ground cell types
Parenchyma, collenchyma
6Vascular cell types
tracheids, vessel members,
7Dermal function
protects plant
8Ground function
Produces and stores nutrients, provides mechanical support and protection
9Vascular function
Moves water and minerals from roots (xylem). Moves the products of photosynthesis through plant (phloem)