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Q. Velamen is found in:

ManipalManipal 2004

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Velamen tissue is found in the aerial roots of certain epiphytic orchids (e.g. Vanda) Epiphytic plants are the group of plant which grow on other plants for attachment purpose. Velamen is a group of cells present outside the cortex of orchids. It forms multilayer epidermis. It is a protective tissue layer which also absorb water from surroundings.