Difference between Veins and Midrib of leaf
No. |
Veins |
Midrib of leaf |
1. |
A vascular tissue of the leaf which is located in the spongy layer of mesophyll is known as veins. | A prominent line in the middle of the leaf or a thick line structure along the length of plant lamina is called as Midrib. |
2. | Veins contain xylem and phloem cells which are embedded in the parenchyma (sometimes in sclerenchyma). |
Midrib contains strong band on the above and below side of the leaf. |
3. |
Types of veins are basically dependent on the distribution patterns in the leaves and are dichotomous venation, parallel venation and netted venation. | Midrib do not have types in the leaf structure. |
4. | Veins of the plants are responsible for the transportation of water and glucose throughout the plant. |
Midrib of the leaf helps to give strength throughout the leaf and it helps to keep leaf in upright for the sunlight. |
5. |
The veins of the leaf are present in the spongy layer of the mesophyll. | Midrib is present at the centre of the leaf blade or lamina. |
6. | The patterns of veins is also called as venation. |
The midrib of leaf is also called as central vein of a leaf. |