Xylem phloem1 phloem2 phloem 4 phloem 3
Close up of previous Ranunculus TS



Roll your mouse over the xylem and phloem.

Primary xylem and primary phloem are on separate rays; this is also described as alternating strands of primary phloem and primary xylem.

Alternating primary xylem and phloem is one of the two diagnostic features of a root.