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Xylem

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Plants have tiny tubes inside them.

Xylem and phloem diagram.svg
Xylem and phloem diagram.svg
These tubes carry water up. They go from the roots to the leaves. This helps the plant grow tall. The water moves all by itself. It is like a straw. Do you see plants drinking water?

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File:Xylem and phloem diagram.svg
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File:ficusxylem.jpg
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banded tube.jpg
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Xylem Development.svg
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