Epidermis

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Epidermis is the dermal tissue of the primary plant body. The epidermis of the shoot includes the basal cells of the epidermis, guard cells, and multicellular extensions called trichomes. In the shoot, the basal cells excrete a cuticle. In the root, the epidermis consists of the basal cells of the epidermis from which root hairs form.

• Link to image of a cross section of the epidermis of a Medicago Stem, with a view of a stoma with guard cells and with basal cells of the epidermis.
• Link to image of trichomes of Coleus epidermis.
• Link to image of cuticle of the epidermis of a Nerium leaf.
• Link to image of root hair of a grass seedling root.
• Link to image of a face view of Setcreasea leaf epidermis with guard cells lining a stoma, and with basal epidermal cells.