Cork cambium and the tissues it produces are collectively known as:

A) periderm.
B) epidermis.
C) xylem.
D) pith.
E) cortex.

Cork Cambium

A layer of tissue in plants that produces cork cells to form bark and protect the plant.

Periderm

A protective tissue in plants that replaces the epidermis in secondary growth, found in stems and roots of woody plants.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in the skin and plants, serving as a protective barrier against environmental threats.