In grasses, intercalary meristem is usually located at

root tip

lateral sides of stem

base of leaves

shoot tip

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Intercalary meristems are located at the base of internodes or leaves in monocotyledonous plants like grasses. They are derived from apical meristems and are situated between mature tissues.

The presence of intercalary meristems allows grasses to regrow quickly after being grazed or cut, as they contribute to the elongation of stems and leaves from points other than the tips.

Apical meristems (at root and shoot tips) are responsible for primary growth (increase in length). Lateral meristems (like vascular cambium and cork cambium) are responsible for secondary growth (increase in thickness).

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