plant stems
Vascular tissues run through stems. This topic is part of Botany within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
plant stems trivia questions
Plant stems mainly support leaves and transport what?
Answer: Water and nutrients
Bonus fact: Vascular tissues run through stems.
Which tissue carries sugars through a plant stem?
Answer: Phloem
Bonus fact: Phloem transports products of photosynthesis.
What region of dividing cells can increase a woody stem's diameter?
Answer: Vascular cambium
Bonus fact: Cambium produces secondary xylem and phloem.
What is the botanical term for the stalk connecting a leaf blade to a plant stem, as in celery?
Answer: Petiole
Bonus fact: Celery's edible stalks are enlarged petioles.