Which cambial initials produce the radiating parenchyma strands that pass through both the xylem and the phloem?
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Correct answer: Ray initials
The vascular cambium contains two types of cells: fusiform initials (forming longitudinal elements) and ray initials. Ray initials produce the radial system of parenchyma known as vascular rays.
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