Vascular Plant Diagram: A vascular plant diagram illustrates the complex internal systems that allow the transport of water, nutrients, and food throughout the plant. It includes labeled components such as the xylem (which transports water and minerals from roots to leaves), phloem (which distributes sugars produced by photosynthesis), roots, stems, and leaves. The diagram may also depict nodes, internodes, and vascular bundles, especially in cross-sectional views. Vascular tissues are what differentiate these plants from nonvascular ones, allowing them to grow taller and survive in diverse environments.
