What does "vascular strand" mean?

a unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem

What is a synonym for "vascular strand"?

Common synonyms include: fibrovascular bundle, vascular bundle.

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Noun

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a unit strand of the vascular system in stems and leaves of higher plants consisting essentially of xylem and phloem wordnet