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The stem of the sunflower must be strong to grow over 10 feet tall and to support the massive seed head without breaking. It must be strong enough to resist wind from that height. It turns woody as it grows for extra strength.
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Is a sunflower herbaceous or woody?
A cactus has a soft stem with sharp spikes.
Example of plants that grows from stem cutting?
rose,sunflower,Not xre gumamela....?
Is bamboo woody stem or soft stem?
soft in general, easily broken by strong winds
Why is the stem of terrestial plants strong?
The stem of terrestrial plants are strong to support themselves as they grow upward. Without this physical characteristic, they would simply fall over after growing a few inches.
What is the largest plant in the world without a woody stem?
A sunflower is the largest type of plant in the world without a wooden stem.
Is a bell pepper a stem?
Yes its the stem of a sunflower
What parts does the sunflower have?
seeds,stem,petals
What does a sunflower look like?
a sun with a stem.
Is a sunflower cultivated by the stem or roots or fruit?
Sunflower is commercially cultivated by its single seeded fruits.
What is the Latin word for 'sunflower'?
Helios is Greek for Sun and anthus is Greek for flower. this is the stem for Helianthus, the sunflower.
Does hibiscus have a strong or weak stem?
hibiscus have strong stem
Does the Allamanda have a strong or weak stem?
allmanda have strong stem
What would happen if you cut a sunflower stem and put it in the ground?
If you put a cut stem in the soil, it is unlikely the sunflower would grow. It would need to grow from seed.
The sunflower plant has a thick stem One function of the stem is to help support the sunflower plant What is another function of the stem?
The function of the stem in many plants is to help transport nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. For sunflowers, this is especially important due to the length those nutrients have to go.
What are some examples of stem cutting?
sunflower,rose,jasmine.........................etc.
Does Ixora have a weak or strong stem?
Weak
Is a sunflower herbaceous or woody?
A cactus has a soft stem with sharp spikes.
