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Stem
Stem A stem is a vertical or horizontal structure that connects the leaves of a plant to the roots. It also carries water and nutrients from the roots to th...
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Stem A stem is a vertical or horizontal structure that connects the leaves of a plant to the roots. It also carries water and nutrients from the roots to th...
Stem
A stem is a vertical or horizontal structure that connects the leaves of a plant to the roots. It also carries water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves and transports the products of photosynthesis from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
Examples:
A dicot stem is a long, unbranched stem that grows from the base of a plant.
A monocot stem is a short, branched stem that grows from the base of a plant.
A fibrous stem is a long, slender stem that is covered with small leaves