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xylem - What does it mean?

Definition of 'xylem'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (botany) A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood.

    • Derived terms

    * metaxylem * protoxylem

    See also

    * phloem

    Similar to 'xylem'

    xalam