idioblast

Term Information

Accession
PO:0000283
Aspect
plant anatomy
Synonyms
exact: 異形(型)細胞 (Japanese)
exact: idioblasto (Spanish)
Definition
A native plant cell (PO:0025606) that markedly differs in form, size, or contents from other cells in the same tissue. [source: ISBN:0471245208, POC:Laurel_Cooper]
Comment
Often contains deposit of minerals or products of secondary metabolism. May have a specialized function.

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