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| Lateral meristems are cylinders of dividing cells that are along the length of the roots and shoots and are responsible for the width-wise growth of plants. One lateral meristem, the cork cambium, is responsible for replacing the epidermis with a secondary tissue, such as bark. Another lateral meristem, the vascular cambium, adds layers of vascular tissue: xylem and phloem. | ||||||
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