Epiphytic plants like orchids absorb water vapors from the air with the help of epiphytic roots having special tissue called ____.

Epiphytic plants like orchids grow on other plants for physical support. They possess specialized aerial roots called epiphytic roots. These roots have a specialized spongy tissue called velamen, which is a modification of the epidermis. The velamen tissue helps in absorbing moisture directly from the atmosphere.

Answer: velamen