Primary tissues in roots.
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   A  eudicot  such as Ranunculus (buttercup) has a central core of xylem
   and phloem forming a vascular cylinder, or stele.
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   A  monocot  such as Zea (maize) has a vascular cylinder with a core of
   parenchyma cells surrounded by a ring of xylem and phloem.