why do you think herbaceous plant still has vascular cambium but it is not considered woody plant?
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The vascular cambium refers to the main layer of growth in the roots and stems of various plants, mainly in the dicots and the gymnosperms. It generates xylem within and phloem on the outside.
In herbaceous plants, it takes place in the vascular bundles that are usually organized like beads on a necklace producing an interrupted ring within the stem. On the other hand, in the woody plants, it produces a spontaneous ring and develops new wood on the inside.
Due to this structural difference, the herbaceous plants, though exhibiting vascular cambium are not considered woody plants.
Vascular cambium: The layer of growth that produces xylem and phloem is called as the vascular cambium.
They are found in the roots and stems.
In herbaceous plants,
- Vascular bundles form the cambium.
- Form a non continuous ring inside the stem.
In woody plants,
- Form a continuous ring
- Production of wood.
Reason: The vascular cambium in herbaceous plants do not develop wood.
Rather, they transport food and water all over the plant.
Hence, herbaceous plants having vascular cambium is not considered as a woody plant.