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Chapter 36, Problem 3CQ
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To explain: The reason why most tall plants are woody and not herbaceous.
Introduction: Plant stems may be woody or herbaceous. Wood refers to the secondary growth of stems. Bark refers to the outermost layer of stems and is divided into the inner bark and outer bark. Bark is usually thinner as compared to the rings of woody tissue.
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