What is another word for phloem?
Pronunciation: [flˈə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
Phloem is a type of plant tissue that transports sugars and other organic compounds from the leaves to the rest of the plant. Synonyms for phloem include sieve tube, bast, liber, and food-conducting tissue. These synonyms refer to the same plant tissue structure with a slightly different emphasis on its function or physical appearance. The phloem tissue is composed of living cells connected end-to-end to form long tubes. The sieve tube cells are responsible for transporting the sugars, while the companion cells provide metabolic support. Understanding the diverse range of synonyms for phloem helps botanists to accurately describe the complex processes that occur within plants.
