The name of the cambium that ultimately gives rise to secondary xylem and phloem is the

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The vascular cambium is the type of cambium that gives rise to secondary xylem (wood) and phloem in dicot stems and roots. It lies between the primary xylem and phloem in the stem and actively divides to produce new cells on both sides, resulting in an increase in girth. The cork cambium gives rise to cork cells and the cortex cambium is not a recognized term in plant anatomy. The terms secondary and primary cambium are not widely used.

The Name of the Cambium That Ultimately Gives Rise to Secondary