Question

What is the meaning of lenticel?

Answer 1

one of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.

Answer 2

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Lenticels are portion of the periderm (bark) with numerous intercellular spaces. Their purpose is to allow gas exchange through the compactly arranged cork cells of the bark, which otherwise presents an impermeable barrier to the passage of the water and gases.