Function
choose a plant organ. write an explanation of
how that organ's structure relates to its function.
be specific and detailed.

Epidermis, in botany, outermost, protoderm-derived layer of cells covering the stem, root, leaf, flower, fruit, and seed parts of a plant. The epidermis and its waxy cuticle provide a protective barrier against mechanical injury, water loss, and infection.

not only is it colder, it also becomes darker, less salty, and more dense.