What is another word for Alburnum?
Pronunciation: [ˈalbɜːnəm] (IPA) 
Alburnum, also known as sapwood or softwood, refers to the outermost layer of a tree's trunk, which is responsible for transporting water and nutrients. Synonyms for alburnum include cambium, phloem, xylem, and inner bark. Cambium is the layer of cells responsible for producing new wood and bark as a tree grows, while phloem is the tissue responsible for carrying sugars and other nutrients to various parts of the tree. Xylem is the tissue responsible for transporting water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the leaves, and inner bark is the layer of tissue that lies between the cambium and the outer bark of the tree.
