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Definition

noun

The sclerenchyma in the phloem of vascular plants. Its function is to provide mechanical support to plants.

Supplement

Phloem fibre is one of the major components of the phloem. The other are:

• sieve tubes
• companion cells
• phloem parenchyma

Variant(s):

• phloem fiber

Also called:

• skin fibre
• bast fiber

See also:

• phloem