Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the plant stem?
To provide support and hold leaves, flowers, fruits, and transport water and minerals
Which type of stem grows underground?
Runner stem
What is the characteristic of a rhizome stem?
Fleshy, non-green underground stem with distinct nodes and internodes
What is the characteristic of a bulb stem?
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What type of stem habit does a climber exhibit?
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Study Notes
Stem Functions and Types
- The main function of the plant stem is to provide support, transport nutrients and water, and store food.
- The type of stem that grows underground is called a rhizome, which is a type of underground stem that produces new shoots and roots.
- A characteristic of a rhizome stem is that it grows horizontally underground and produces new plants at its tips.
- A bulb stem is a type of underground stem that has fleshy leaves and a short stem, and stores food and water.
- A climber exhibits a twining or woody stem habit, which allows it to climb up surfaces using tendrils or twining stems.
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