sclerenchymata

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A form of sclerenchyma — A mechanical ground tissue, impermeable to water, which consists of cells having narrow lumen and thick, mineralized walls of lignin; present in stems, vascular bundles (of monocots), seed coverings, and vein and tips of leaves.

Scrabble 26

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sclerenchyma
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sclerenchymata. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sclerenchymata

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