Parenchyma Cell- Definition, Structure, Types, Functions

Parenchyma is a type of simple permanent tissue composed of a living cell that helps to form the ground or fundamental tissue in a plant together with collenchyma and sclerenchyma. Ground tissue is not vascular tissue or part of the dermis of the plant.

The term “parenchyma” is derived from the Greek word “Para” and “Enchyma”. Para means besides, and Enchyma means inclusion. It is a type of tissue that consists of cells that carry out an essential function.