Where are permanent tissues located in a plant?

Permanent tissues are located throughout the plant body, occupying regions beyond the actively dividing meristematic zones. They comprise the bulk of mature plant organs including roots, stems, and leaves. Specifically, the epidermis (outer protective layer), cortex (storage region), vascular bundles (transport system), pith (central storage area), and mesophyll (photosynthetic tissue in leaves) all consist of permanent tissues. These differentiated tissues form the functional body of the plant once cells have completed their growth and specialization from meristematic precursors.