Heartwood

• Title

  Heartwood

• Definition

  The inner non-functional part of the xylem, i.e., the dead part of the xylem that no longer transports water and nutrients to the leaves but serves as support for the plant.

• Notes

  This term is equivalent to hard bast.

• Related Terms

  Sapwood

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