schorsrand

Schorsrand is a Dutch term that literally means the edge or border of the bark (schors) of a woody plant. In botany and forestry, the word is used to describe the boundary region of the bark, typically the interface between the living inner bark (phloem and cambial tissue) and the outer protective layer known as the periderm (cork and cork cambium). The exact anatomical definition can vary among species and texts, but it generally denotes the outer margin of the bark that remains visible when the bark is inspected or peeled.

In practice, scholars may refer to the schorsrand when discussing bark anatomy, wound healing, or bark development. The term is more common in Dutch-language literature; in English-language sources, equivalent phrases such as bark margin or border of the bark may be used. The concept helps describe how bark changes along the circumference of a stem or trunk, as well as how the outer bark responds to injury or growth.

Etymology and usage notes: schorsrand is composed of schors (bark) and rand (edge or border). Because anatomical terminology can vary by species and author, the precise placement of the schorsrand may be defined differently in various guides. The term is primarily of interest to specialists in plant anatomy, dendrology, and related fields.

See also: bark, phloem, periderm, cork cambium.