The food-rich tissue that nourishes the seedling as it grows is called the endosperm.

Here's a breakdown:

* Endosperm: This is a tissue inside the seed that stores nutrients like starch, proteins, and fats. These nutrients are vital for the developing embryo until it can photosynthesize on its own.

* Seedling: A young plant that has just sprouted from a seed.

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