Nature Example
The Stem
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This is the stalk that holds the plant up.
Its job is to:
Carry water from the roots up to the leaves and flower.
💡 Fun Facts
- The stem is like a drinking straw and a backbone for the plant all in one.
- The strong, woody stem of a tree is called a trunk.
- Some plants, like stinging nettles, have tiny hairs on their stems to protect them from being eaten.