Stem
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Key Stage 1
Meaning
The long thin part of the plant connecting the roots to the leaves.
About Stems
- The stem of a tree is called the trunk.
Examples
This plant has a stem from the bulb to the leaves and flower. | The trunk of a tree is a stem. | The stem connects the roots to the leaves. |
Key Stage 2
The stem is a plant organ that supports the plant and connects the leaves and roots to allow chemicals to be transferred between them.
Adaptations
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The stem is an organ in the Shoot System of a plant that is responsible for supporting the leaves and flower and transports water and food between the roots and leaves.