Chlorenchyma

Origin

From Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōros, "green") (in reference to chloroplast) + -enchyma.

Full definition of chlorenchyma

Noun

1. (botany) A mechanical, supportive ground tissue in plants containing chloroplasts.

Coordinate terms

• collenchyma
• parenchyma
• merenchyma
• sclerenchyma