Epiphloedic

Example:The epidermal cells of the bark are responsible for various protective functions.

Definition:Of, relating to, or constitutional of the epidermis (the outermost layer of plant tissue).

Example:The epidermic layer of the tree bark played a crucial role in protecting the underlying tissues.

Definition:Relating to the epidermis or outer layer of the bark, often used in botany to describe a thin, protective layer.