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Rib structures in cells of the velamen
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English name: Orchid Scientific name: Oncidium sp. Familia: Orchidaceae Classis: Monocotyledonas Phylum: Angiospermae Regnum: Plantae
The velamen is the multilayered epidermis of the aerial root of orchids. The thickened walls restrains desiccation.

last modified: 5 Jun 2014