| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| periderm | an outer layer of plant tissue |
| periderms | PERIDERM, an outer layer of plant tissue |
| epidermis | The outer layer of tissue in a plant, except where it is replaced by periderm |
| epidermises | The outer layer of tissue in a plant, except where it is replaced by periderm |
| cortices | An outer layer of tissue immediately below the epidermis of a stem or root |
| integument | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
| integuments | A tough outer protective layer, esp. that of an animal or plant |
