periblem

/pəˈrɪblɛm/

Definitions

1. noun

A periblem is the zone of undifferentiated cells at the growing tip of a plant, from which new tissues are produced.

“The periblem of the stem allowed it to grow longer and stronger over time.”

Synonyms

  • apical meristem
  • meristem

Antonyms

  • abscission zone