<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Botany.</li><li>Phloem.</li><li>Also called bast fiber.</li><li>Any of several strong, woody fibers, as flax, hemp, ramie, or jute, obtained from phloem tissue and used in the manufacture of woven goods and cordage.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>