Assertion: xylem | /r/CapableOf | provide support
Facets:
value: to trees
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: because of its tough lignified vessel elements
type: CAUSE
value: to plants
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: In addition to transporting water and mineral salts from roots to leaves, xylem also provides support to plants and trees because of its tough lignified vessel elements.