Epidermis, epiderma

(From Greek epi - on, above, over, and derma - skin) - the outermost, primary in origin covering (protective) tissue of leaves and stems, i.e., the plant's skin, almost always consisting of a layer of tightly packed cells, some of which form stomata.

(From Greek epi - on, above, over, and derma - skin) - the outermost, primary in origin covering (protective) tissue of leaves and stems, i.e., the plant's skin, almost always consisting of a layer of tightly packed cells, some of which form stomata.