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Why are stems important and why are some flexible and why are some woody?
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Why do some plants have a woody stem and some have a flexible stem?
Some plants have woody stems because of where they have originated. Like how if a plant is a first generation hybrid and has in it's genes part of a larger plant, such as a tree, it might have inherited the characteristic of a woody stem from one of it's "parents". This scenario might also work as well if the plant was a second generation. This is also why some plants have skinny or weak stems, like the bamboo tree.
Is a honeysuckle herbaceous or a woody plant?
Honeysuckle is a woody plant. Some call it an arching vine. Others call it a twining bine. Honeysuckles have strong fibrous stems.
Is this sentence true or false most annuals have woody stems?
Yes most annuals do but, however some of them dont.
Do plant's stem make food?
Most photosynthesis takes place in the leaves but there are plants that can preform some photosynthesis in their stems. Not woody plants though.
Do lily pads have stems?
some kinda do, but not all.
Why do some plants have soft stems and others have woody stems?
soft stem is called a herbaceous stem which is thin and flexible and woody plants are hard and thick
Which type of plant has the least amount of xylem tissue?
There are different kinds of stems some are woody and some are non-woody. Woody stems have alote of xylem tissue. Trees and shrubs have woody stems. The woody of conifers such as pine tree is soft wood.
Do some violets have columnar stems?
Yes, several species of Hawaiian violets have woody upright stems.
Why do some plants have a woody stem and some have a flexible stem?
Some plants have woody stems because of where they have originated. Like how if a plant is a first generation hybrid and has in it's genes part of a larger plant, such as a tree, it might have inherited the characteristic of a woody stem from one of it's "parents". This scenario might also work as well if the plant was a second generation. This is also why some plants have skinny or weak stems, like the bamboo tree.
Is a honeysuckle herbaceous or a woody plant?
Honeysuckle is a woody plant. Some call it an arching vine. Others call it a twining bine. Honeysuckles have strong fibrous stems.
Is this sentence true or false most annuals have woody stems?
Yes most annuals do but, however some of them dont.
What are some Question stems?
Why is......important?
When using fresh cilantro do you use the stem also?
Depends on the herbs your using and for what purpose, some herbs have soft stems such as parsley and basil and can be eaten, some have woody stems such as rosemary and thyme and are not good to eat. Generally just the leaves of all herbs are used, however stems can be used when flavouring stocks, or as a bed to roast meat, stems can also be used for other purposes for example the woody stems of rosemary can be used as a kebab 'skewer' especially for lamb kebabs.
What is a few items that are flexible?
your body, leaves, some twigs, blankets, some hats, clothes, flower stems
Do plant's stem make food?
Most photosynthesis takes place in the leaves but there are plants that can preform some photosynthesis in their stems. Not woody plants though.
What are some adaptations for a lilypad?
a. The underwater stems are flexible so that the pads can float around b. They have air spaces in their stem so that they can "breathe"
What are the examples of plants with soft stem?
Plants with soft stems are known as herbaceous plants. They have soft, green stems that contain little or no wood. Some examples of this type of plant are: grapevines, ferns, grasses, ivies and tulips.
