Primary xylem: It originates from the procambium during the primary growth of the plant. The primary xylem which is formed early is called protoxylem while the one formed later is called metaxylem.
Secondary xylem: It originates from the vascular cambium during secondary growth of the plant. It constitutes the ‘wood’.
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Vascular cambium is also called the lateral meristem based on its location.