Which part of the stem tissue is "wood" made from?
ylem, in botany, part of the vascular system that conveys water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant and may also furnish mechanical support. Xylem consists of specialized water-conducting tissues made up mostly of narrow, elongated, hollow cells. These cells may be of several types, including tracheids (the basic cell type), vessel members, fibres, and parenchyma. Xylem constitutes the major part of a mature woody stem or root; the wood of a tree is composed of xylem. (source: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/650951/xylem )
So basically, The answer you are looking for is xylem.
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