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Wood is the hard tissue beneath the bark of
many perennial plants. It is composed of
water-conducting cells, or secondary xylem,
and gains its hardness and strength from
deposits of lignin. Hardwoods, such as oak,
and softwoods, such as pine, have commercial
value as structural material and for
furniture. The central wood in a branch or
stem is known as heartwood and is generally
darker and harder than the outer wood.
Subject by: Shaun Jay