Vocabulary Term Details

Stems

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_stem)

A stem is one of two main structural axes of a vascular plant. The stem is normally divided into nodes and internodes, the nodes hold buds which grow into one or more leaves, inflorescence (flowers), conifer cones, roots, other stems etc. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Plant vegetative organs
Branches
Budwood
Corms
Epicotyls
Hypocotyls
Internodes
Nodes
Offshoots
Pedicels
Rhizomes
Spurs
Stolons
Trunks
Tubers
Branching
Bulbs
Cortex
Sprouting
Stomata
Suckers

This term is used for the following terms: 
Culms
Haulms

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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