
Velamen
UK
/vɪˈleɪ.mən/
US
/vəˈleɪ.mən/

Translation velamen into russian
velamen
NounUK
/vɪˈleɪ.mən/
US
/vəˈleɪ.mən/
velamen
velamina pl
The velamen of the orchid roots helps in water absorption.
Покров корней орхидеи помогает в поглощении воды.
Additional translations
оболочка
пленка
Definitions
velamen
NounUK
/vɪˈleɪ.mən/
US
/vəˈleɪ.mən/
A specialized tissue in the roots of some epiphytic orchids and other plants that absorbs moisture and nutrients from the air.
The velamen of the orchid roots helps the plant to thrive in its aerial environment.