Description: The cortex is located between the epidermis and pericycle of the plant roots or shoot. Parenchymal cells of the cortex store food.
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Description: The pith is the spongy center of a root or shoot. It is often surrounded by xylem and phloem, called vascular tissue, and is edible in some plants.
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Description: The mesophyll is part of the leaf and is responsible for photosynthesis and gas exchange.
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