Primary xylem is greatly dilated by presence of xylem parenchyma Wide rays of parenchyma divide xylem into sectors Rays continue through cambium Castor bean (Ricinus communis) thin root in secondary state of growth as shown in cross-section. Identify primary and secondary xylem (although they may not have distinct boundaries), vascular cambium, secondary phloem, rays and cork. |
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