cambium
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A thin layer of growing tissue in plants, located between the bark and the wood, responsible for a stem or root's growth in width.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The tree's _____ layer produces new wood cells every growing season."
Answer: cambium
In your own words, what does "cambium" mean?
A thin layer of growing tissue in plants, located between the bark and the wood, responsible for a stem or root's growth in width.
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