Stems

Today we will talk about plant organ stem.

Functions Of Stem

1. Arrange the leaves in the plant according to the same amount of light.
2. To arrange the reproductive organs (flowers, fruits, and seeds) in the plant as they can reproduce.
3. To convey the water and minerals absorbed from the soil by the roots to the leaves of the plant.
4. To spread the food prepared by the leaves of the plant to other parts (roots) of the plant.
5. Many plants store large amounts of food. Examples are ginger, potatoes, sourdough.
6. In many plants, instead of leaves, they stem perform photosynthesis.

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Leaves

Carnivorous Plant: Venus Flytrap 

The Tallest Flowering Plant: Eucalyptus