Features of xylem vessels

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    • Xylem vessels have:
      • They transport water and minerals, and also serve to provide structural support
      • They are long cylinders made of dead tissue with open ends, therefore they can form a continuous column.
      • Xylem vessels also contain pits which enable water to move sideways between the vessels.
      • They are thickened with lignin, which is deposited in spiral patterns to enable the plant to remain flexible
      • Water can only flow upwards