eustele

/juːˈstiːli/

Definitions

1. noun

In botany, a type of stem structure in which procambium is replaced by a lateral meristem, allowing for secondary growth and producing secondary xylem and phloem.

“The eustele of the tree played a crucial role in its ability to grow taller over time.”

Synonyms

  • dicot stem
  • dicotyledonous stem