Nature Example
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Stem / Trunk
The main body or stalk of a plant that supports the leaves and flowers.
Function: To hold the plant upright and to act as a transport system, carrying water from the roots to the leaves.
💡 Fun Facts
- The rings inside a tree trunk not only tell you its age but also what the weather was like each year—a wide ring means a good year for growing.
- The strong, woody stem of a tree is called a trunk.
- Some plant stems, like those on a stinging nettle, have tiny hollow hairs that act like needles to defend the plant.