Phloem that is embedded in the secondary xylem of some plants, as opposed to phloem that is (usually) separated from the secondary xylem by a layer of cambium.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Annals of Botany.
Definition of included phloem in US English:
included phloem
noun
Botany
Phloem that is embedded in the secondary xylem of some plants, as opposed to phloem that is (usually) separated from the secondary xylem by a layer of cambium.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Annals of Botany.