pericycle

(per′ə sī′kəl)

noun

the outer layer of the stele in the root and stem of most plants

Origin: Fr péricycle < Gr perikyklos, spherical < peri-, around + kyklos, ring, circle: see wheel

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noun

A plant tissue characteristic of the roots, located between the endodermis and phloem.

Origin:

Origin: French péricycle

Origin: , from Greek perikuklos, spherical

Origin: : peri-, peri-

Origin: + kuklos, circle; see cycle

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