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thumb|323x323px|Xylem (blue) transports water and minerals from the roots upwards.|alt=

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Xylem is a tissue in plants that carries water and minerals from the roots up through the rest of the plant. It matters because this transport system is essential for plants to absorb nutrients from the soil and distribute water throughout their structure to support growth and survival.

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Subclass of
vascular bundle
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Commons category
Xylem
opposite of
phloem
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