Question

When you see a piece of lumber, you are looking at the plant's dried _____

Answer 1

That’s wrong

Answer 2

When you see a piece of lumber, you are looking at the plant's dried **wood**.

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. When referring to lumber, it is more accurate to say you are looking at the plant's dried **xylem**. Xylem is the tissue in vascular plants responsible for the conduction of water and dissolved nutrients. Thank you for your patience!