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
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| 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=
The stem has long hollow tubes inside it to transport water from the roots to the leaves and different tubes to transport food from the leaves to the roots.