Ground tissue is a type of plant tissue that includes all tissues that are neither dermal nor vascular. It can be divided into three types based on the nature of the cell walls: parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma. Parenchyma is a versatile ground tissue that constitutes the "filler" tissue in soft parts of plants, such as the cortex and pith of stems, the mesophyll of leaves, the pulp of fruits, and the endosperm of seeds. Collenchyma tissue consists of cells closely related to parenchyma, with thick deposits of cellulose in their primary cell walls, and is found chiefly in the cortex of stems and in leaves. Sclerenchyma tissue is composed of cells that are usually dead at maturity and have lignified cell walls, providing support to the plant/02%3A_Plant_Cells_and_Meristems/2.02%3A_Ground_tissues).
In summary, ground tissue is an essential component of plant anatomy, serving various functions such as support, storage, and photosynthesis, and is found in all plant organs, including roots, stems, and leaves.
