stem cells in plants are called

In plants, stem cells are typically found in regions known as meristems. There are two main types of meristems:

1. Apical Meristems: Located at the tips of roots and shoots, responsible for the plant’s primary growth (growth in length).

2. Lateral Meristems: Responsible for secondary growth (growth in girth), such as the formation of bark and wood. The two main types of lateral meristems are the vascular cambium and cork cambium.

Meristematic cells in these areas are undifferentiated and capable of dividing to form various specialized plant tissues, much like how stem cells in animals can give rise to different cell types.