Here's a breakdown:

* Phloem is a type of vascular tissue, like xylem, which forms a network throughout the plant.

* Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

* Phloem transports sugars (produced during photosynthesis) from the leaves to the rest of the plant for growth, storage, and energy.

Think of phloem as the "food delivery system" of the plant!