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Noun: phloem  flow-um or 'flow,em
  1. (botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
    - bast

Derived forms: phloems

Type of: vascular tissue

Encyclopedia: Phloem

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