Strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants.

synoniem: bast fiber.

botany Tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes.

synoniem: phloem.

Nederlands: floëem
Pools: floem, łyko

Cat- or lion-headed Egyptian goddess; represents life-giving power of the sun.