What does a stem do for a plant?

Answer 1

There are 2 ways in how a stem helps a plant:

1) It keeps the plant in position/in place so that when strong winds blow, the plant won't budge.

2) A stem helps collects the water from the root to the leaves.

Answer 2

A stem supports the plant and holds up its leaves, flowers, and fruits. It also transports water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant. Additionally, stems can store food and help with reproduction through the production of new plants.