
1) Soft trunk part 2) Whence maple syrup 3) Wood
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soft tissue beneath bark of tree
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• (n.) The alburnum, or part of the wood of any exogenous tree next to the bark, being that portion of the tree through which the sap flows most freely; -- distinguished from heartwood.
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Newly formed, soft whitish wood of a tree between the outer skin of bark and the central core of heartwood, also known as alburnum.
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outer, living layers of the secondary wood of trees, which engage in transport of water and minerals to the crown of the tree. The cells therefore ... [3 related articles]
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The new `live` wood in a tree between the bark and the Heartwood.
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The outer portion of woody (xylem) tissue, located just inside the cambium and just outside the heartwood. Sapwood forms the primary highway for transmission of water and minerals from the roots up through the vine.
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The outer zone of wood, next to the bark. In the living tree it contains some living cells (the heartwood contains none), as well as dead and dying cells. In most species, it is lighter colored than the heartwood. In all species, it is lacking in decay resistance.
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Outer layers of wood which, in a growing tree, contain living cells and reserve materials such as starch. Under most conditions the sapwood is paler in colour and more susceptible to decay than heartwood
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The new wood in a tree that lies between the bark and the heartwood. Sapwood is usually lighter in color, and becomes heartwood as the tree ages.
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(Xylem) The living wood of pale color next to the bark. it is formed from the cambium and conducts water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.
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Newly formed, soft whitish wood of a tree between the outer skin of bark and the central core of heartwood, also known as alburnum.
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Sap'wood` noun (Botany) The alburnum, or part of the wood of any exogenous tree next to the bark, being that portion of the tree through which the sap flows most freely; -- distinguished from
heartwood .
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Outer region of xylem of tree trunks, containing some living cells and functioning in water conduction, food storage and mechanical support.
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The new wood in a tree that lies between the bark and the Heartwood. Sapwood is usually lighter in color and becomes heartwood as the tree ages. In a growing tree, sapwood contains living cells and reserve materials such as starch. Under most conditions the sapwood is paler in colour and more susceptible to decay than heartwood.
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The outer portion of woody (xylem) tissue, located just inside the cambium and just outside the heartwood. Sapwood forms the primary highway for transmission of water and minerals from the roots up through the vine.
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Sapwood is the younger, outer zone of the wood in a tree trunk, lying nearest to the bark. Sapwood is generally softer and often paler in colour than the remainder of the timber.
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The outer portion of the annual rings, through which the sap flows up and down.
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This surrounds the heartwood. It transports the sap from the roots to the leaves.
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noun newly formed outer wood lying between the cambium and the heartwood of a tree or woody plant; usually light colored; active in water conduction
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Layers of secondary xylem that are still functional in older woody plants; visible as the outer lighter areas in the cross section of a tree trunk.
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The outer portion of woody (xylem) tissue, located just inside the cambium and just outside the heartwood. Sapwood forms the primary highway for transmission of water and minerals from the roots up through all parts of the vine towards the leaves.
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living wood, often light colored, found between the bark or cambium and the heartwood, usually darker colored.
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the outer part of the wood; also called alburnum.
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The more recently formed wood of a dicotyledonous tree.
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