Definition of Pileorhiza. Meaning of Pileorhiza. Synonyms of Pileorhiza

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Pileorhiza. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Pileorhiza and, of course, Pileorhiza synonyms and on the right images related to the word Pileorhiza.

Definition of Pileorhiza

Pileorhiza
Pileorhiza Pi`le*o*rhi"za, n.; pl. Pilorhiz[ae]. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a cap + ? root.] (Bot.) A cap of cells which covers the growing extremity of a root; a rootcap.

Meaning of Pileorhiza from wikipedia

- The root cap is a type of tissue at the tip of a plant root. It is also called calyptra. Root caps contain statocytes which are involved in gravity perception...