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phellem

phellem

9.9
Outer dead layer of a tree's bark that protects the tree from water loss and disease
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛlɛm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : felógeno
  • The phellem acts as a barrier protecting the tree from pathogens and water loss.

Examples

  • In some species, the phellem layer becomes particularly thick to improve resistance to fire.

  • Botanists studied the structure of phellem under a microscope to understand bark formation.

  • The phellem protects the plant from external damage.

  • In many trees, the phellem plays a crucial role.

  • Botanists studied the structure of phellem under a microscope to understand the protective features of bark.

  • In some species, the phellem layer becomes particularly thick to enhance the plant's defense against harsh conditions.

  • The phellem forms a crucial barrier that protects the tree from infections and helps retain moisture.

Synonyms

cork
vsphellem
8 2.3

The outer bark of certain trees used to make things like bottle stoppers

is the general botanical term for the protective dead cell outer bark layer

Surface Forms

phellem singular
phellems plural

Etymology

Phellem comes from an old Greek word phellos meaning 'cork', like the English word 'cork' for a bottle stopper. So phellem refers to the cork-like outer bark that protects a plant.