Which of the following tissues constitutes the 'Periderm'?
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Correct answer: Phellem, Phellogen, and Phelloderm
The periderm is the protective secondary tissue that replaces the epidermis. It consists of the cork (phellem), the cork cambium (phellogen), and the secondary cortex (phelloderm).
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