Meristematic cells
Permanent tissue
Cells are small, spherical or polygonal Cells are large and undifferentiated.
and undifferentiated.
Vacuoles are nearly absent.
Intercellular spaces are absent.
Cell wall is thin and elastic.
Nucleus is large and prominent.
Cells are living.
Provides growth to the plant.
 
Large central vacuole present.
Intercellular spaces are often present.
Cell wall may be thin or thick.
Nucleus is less conspicuous.
Cells may be living or dead.
Provides protection, support,
conduction, photosynthesis and
storage for the plant.