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Anatomy of a stem
An examination of the tissues present in a typical plant stem, their function, and how they develop and change as the plant grows and matures.
Anatomy of a leaf
A detailed look at the internal structure of a typical plant leaf, examining the types of cells and their function.
Types of tissue
The first intermediate level article on Getting Dirty, looking into the difference between plant and animal cells, and the four main types of tissue in plants: meristem, dermal, vascular, and ground tissues.
The naming of parts
An introduction to plant anatomy at the highest level: the main parts of a plant, their components, and their purpose in helping the plant survive, thrive and grow.