Which of the following is true regarding 'Softwood' obtained from Gymnosperms?
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Correct answer: It lacks xylem vessels and consists mainly of tracheids.
Softwood is the botanical term for gymnosperm wood, which is characterized by a lack of vessels. While called 'softwood,' some gymnosperm woods are actually harder than some angiosperm 'hardwoods.'
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