Enchyma

/ˈɛŋkɪmə/ noun

Definition

Plant tissue made up of cells joined together, forming a continuous mass without air spaces.

Etymology

From Greek en- (in) + khýma (infusion or fluid poured in). The term describes plant tissue where cells are tightly packed together in a cohesive mass.

Kelly Says

Enchyma is the opposite of aerenchyma (tissue with air spaces)—plants use dense enchyma in roots and supportive tissues where they need strength rather than gas exchange!

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