Abstract: In the embryo of Gastrodia elata Bl., the richer fat, cytoplasmic protein and trace basic protein were found, and also visible activities of peroxidase, esterase and ATPase were detected, when the sprout. While the vegetative growth, richer protein were found in the apical meristem, leaf primordium, parenchyma cells of vascular bundle, exodermis cells and great cells. The distribution of protein was contrary to the distribution of storage polysaccharide. The content of basic protein and fat was not notable.

Key words: primary, histochemical, localizaton, proteins