Meristem

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1. a region of cell and tissue initiation; cells that do not mature, but remain capable of further growth and division.

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The apical (apex) meristem shown above is located at the tip of plant stems and shoots.
Source: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/tisscult/chimeras/chimeralec/chimeras.html