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Plant Stems
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Definition
: Parts of plants that usually grow vertically upwards towards the light and support the leaves, buds, and reproductive structures. (From Concise Dictionary of Biology, 1990)
coord with specific plant; PLANT BARK is also available
Examples
Hypocotyl
;
Meristem
;
Plant Vascular Bundle
;
Rhizome
Other names
Stems, Plant; Stem, Plant; Plant Stem