A plant has the following characteristics: a taproot system, several growth rings evident in a cross section of the stem, and a layer of bark around the outside. Which of the following best describes the plant?
A) herbaceous eudicot
B) woody eudicot
C) woody monocot
D) herbaceous monocot
E) woody annual

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The presence of a taproot system and growth rings in the stem indicate that the plant is a woody plant. Additionally, the layer of bark around the outside further supports this classification. Among the given choices, only woody eudicots have all these characteristics.

A Plant Has the Following Characteristics: a Taproot System, Several