In Marsilea Stem the Stele Is?

The stele is amphiphloic solenostelic which occupies the centre of the rhizome. Xylem occurs in the form of a ring and is surrounded on either side by phloem. The central part of the stele is occupied by pith which is parenchymatous in aquatic species and sclerenchymatous in xerophytic species (e.g., M. aegyptiaca).

What stele is found in Marsilea rhizome?

Amphiphloic siphonostele- In the rhizome of Marsilea, where phloem is present as a ring outside the ring of xylem and the pith is encircled by inner and outer endodermis, pericycle, xylem, and phloem. It is a type of monostele. This type of stele occupies the center of the rhizome.

Which of the following type of stele occur in Marsilea root?

The stele is amphipholic siphonostele, i.e., xylem is surrounded on both the sides by the phloem, and in the centre there is present the pith (Figs.