Cambium
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="cambium"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A lateral meristem — a layer of dividing cells between xylem and phloem in woody plants — responsible for secondary growth that increases stem and root diameter. The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem (wood) inward and secondary phloem outward.
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