Question

what is cork or phellem

Answer 1

Synonyms for cork cambium are bark cambium, pericambium and phellogen. Phellogen is defined as the meristematic cell layer responsible for the development of the periderm. ... phellogen (cork cambium) – meristem that gives rise to periderm. phellem (cork) – dead at maturity; air-filled protective tissue on the outside.

Answer 2

The function of cork cambium is to produce the cork, a tough protective material. Synonyms for cork cambiumare bark cambium, pericambium and phellogen. Phellogen is defined as the meristematic cell layer responsible for the development of the periderm.