Cambiums

/ˈkæmiəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cambium; multiple growth layers in plants found between bark and wood.

Etymology

Standard plural of 'cambium,' the Latin scientific term for plant growth tissue.

Kelly Says

Every tree has many cambiums—different tissues in the trunk, roots, and branches all constantly producing new cells. It's why trees thicken while they grow taller!

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