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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

That’s wrong

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!