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stem and its types

1. Stem and its types

2. What are stems? Stems are the above-ground part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits. They come in various shapes, sizes, and colors, making each plant unique.

3. Different Types of Stems:

4. Different Types of Stems: 1. Garlic: Garlic stems are thin and They grow from the garlic bulb. These stems have a strong smell and a delicious flavor. 2. Onion: Onion stems are also called " scapes .“ Onion stems have a curvy shape and can produce beautiful flowers.

5. 3. Turmeric: Turmeric stems are called "rhizomes.“ They grow underground, storing food for the plant. Turmeric stems are used to make the spice called turmeric. 4. Potato: Potatoes grow horizontally underground and give rise to new potatoes. It can germinate without seed.

6. 5. Cactus: Cactus stems are different from other plants. They are fleshy, helping the cactus store water Cactus have adapted to survive in deserts. 6. money plant t he stems of the money plant vine meaning they grow and trail down. They have flexible stem and can propagate easily.

7. Why are stems important? stems help plants stand up tall, so they can reach sunlight for photosynthesis. They transport water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. Stems can store food, like in potatoes and turmeric.

8. conclusion different plants have unique stems From garlic to cacti, each stem has its own special features and uses. Underground stems like potato are called rhizome. Most of the stems are in modified form due to the storage of food in them.