colpenchyma

/kɒlpɛnˈkɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ground tissue in plants that stores starch and other nutrients, typically found in roots and stems.

“The colpenchyma cells in the potato plant help to store energy for the plant’s growth.”

Synonyms

  • ground tissue
  • parenchyma

Antonyms

  • collenchyma
  • sclerenchyma