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Chapter 8 - Structure of Woody Plants (Growth rings (diffuse porous…
Chapter 8 - Structure of Woody Plants
apical meristems
primary tissues
epidermis
cortex
vascular bundles
pith
leaves
secondary tissues
wood (secondary xylem)
bark (secondary phloem and cork)
vascular cambium-
produce secondary plant body
examples of woody structures
trees
sycamores
chestnuts
pines
furs
shrubs
roses
orleanders
azaleas
Wood Cells
Wood may contain...
tracheids
vessel elements
fibers
give wood strength and flexibility
sclereids
parenchyma
Growth rings
how we know the age of a tree?
diffuse porous
yellow birch
aspen
sugar maple
American holly
ring porous
red oak
sassafras
honey locust
Cork
impermeable
keeps outs pathogens
retains water
