Chlorenhpma (Gr. Chloros - Green, Himos - Juice)

Chlorophyll-containing tissue (green parenchyma) of plants

Chlorenchyma is a plant tissue that contains chlorophyll and is involved in photosynthesis. The name comes from the Greek words "chloros" - green and "enchymos" - juice.

Chlorenchyma is a type of parenchyma - the main tissue of plants, consisting of irregularly shaped cells. Unlike other types of parenchyma, chlorenchyma cells contain numerous chloroplasts, which contain the green pigment chlorophyll. It is chlorophyll that gives chlorenchyma its green color.

Chlorenchyma is located mainly in the aboveground organs of plants - leaves, stems, petioles and conducting tissues. Its main function is photosynthesis, that is, the absorption of carbon dioxide from the air and the production of organic substances using light energy. The products of photosynthesis are used by the plant for growth, development, respiration and other vital processes.

Chlorenchyma plays a vital role in plant life. Without it, photosynthesis and the existence of flora on our planet would be impossible.