chlorenchyma

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós, “green”) (in reference to chloroplast) + -enchyma.

Noun

chlorenchyma (uncountable)

1. (botany) A mechanical, supportive ground tissue in plants containing chloroplasts.

Coordinate terms

• collenchyma
• parenchyma
• merenchyma
• sclerenchyma