what is inside of a plant root that is composed of parenchyma cells
Pith, or medulla, is a tissue in the stems of vascular plants. Pith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant. In eudicots, pith is located in the center of the stem.In monocots, it extends also into flowering stems and roots.The pith is encircled by a ring of xylem; the xylem, in turn, is encircled by a ring of phloem.ith is composed of soft, spongy parenchyma cells, which store and transport nutrients throughout the plant. In eudicots, pith is located in the center of the stem.