Plants exhibit diverse stem types adapted to their environments. Here are common classifications:
1. Straight Stem 🌱
A vertical stem that grows upright, typical in trees and shrubs.
2. Lying Stem 🌾
Horizontal stems that spread along the ground, seen in grasses and some herbs.
3. Twining Stem 🌶️
Flexible stems that coil around supports to climb, like in vines.
4. Stem with Nodes and Internodes 📌
Features nodes (junctions) and internodes (segments) for leaf and branch attachment.
For deeper insights into plant anatomy, check our Plant Anatomy Video Series. 🎬