Question

define intercalary meristem​

Answer 1

Answer:

a meristem developing between regions of mature or permanent tissue (as at the base of the grass leaf) — compare apical meristem, lateral meristem

Answer 2

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The meristematic tissues that are present at the base of internodes of stem and petioles of leaves are known as Intercalary meristem. The function of these tissues is to promote the growth of the plants by elongating the nodes and internodes present at the leaves and stems.