Anatomy of an Orchid Root | Botany

In this article we will discuss about the anatomy of an orchid root. Wanda – Root (Family – Orchidaeeae): It is almost circular in outline and reveals following tissues from outside with-in: Velamen: 1. It is the outermost, multiseriate covering of the root which represents the epidermis. 2. It is composed of compactly arranged elongated, dead cells which possess fibrous [...]