rhytidome

/rɪtɪˈdoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A region of the plant body where the primary meristems are located, responsible for growth in length.

“The rhytidome of the tree was where the new branches emerged.”

Synonyms

  • meristem
  • primary meristem

Antonyms

  • dormant tissue
  • inactive growth area