root cap

Noun
  1. Thimble-shaped mass of cells covering and protecting the growing tip of a root (synset 113147187)
    is a type of: plant organ - a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
    is a part of: root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

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