phloem
/ˈfloʊˌɛm/
noun
- The tissue in plants that carries food (sugar and nutrients) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
- When a tree is damaged, the phloem can be disrupted, affecting the flow of nutrients.
- Scientists study the phloem to understand how plants distribute energy.
- The phloem transports sugars produced in the leaves down to the roots for storage.