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A tree trunk is part of a plant. It is not a (whole) plant on its own. Much in the same way a leg is not a human, but part of a human.
The trunk has specific functions which, together with other parts of the plant, help it to survive. Examples of trunk functions are providing support for the plant and, in many types of plants, the trunk is used to store food produced by the leaves.
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What is the difference between a tree and a herbaceous plant?
A tree has a massive trunk (stem), whereas a herbaceous plant has a very small stem
Are tree-trunk-splotches a plant?
If I understand your question, the answer no. The splotches on tree limbs and trunks are fungi or lichen. Neither is a plant. Another growth on tree trunks is moss, which is a plant but would not normally be described as "splotches"
What is a plant with long thick woody stem called?
A tree and the woody stem is called the trunk
What is an example of a multicellular organism That have roots a trunk branches and leaves?
An example of a multicellular organism that has roots, a trunk, branches, and leaves is a tree. Trees belong to the plant kingdom and are characterized by their woody stems (trunk), extensive root systems, branching structure, and photosynthetic leaves.
How and why the plant grows on a tree trunk?
Many plants which are called epiphytes grow on tree trunks. They are adapted to grow there as orchids , lichens etc.
Is tree trunk is a plant?
A tree trunk is part of a plant. It is not a (whole) plant on its own. Much in the same way a leg is not a human, but part of a human.The trunk has specific functions which, together with other parts of the plant, help it to survive. Examples of trunk functions are providing support for the plant and, in many types of plants, the trunk is used to store food produced by the leaves.
Why the banana plant is not tree?
It has no woody boughs or a trunk.
What is the difference between a tree and a herbaceous plant?
A tree has a massive trunk (stem), whereas a herbaceous plant has a very small stem
Which plant is called tree?
Any woody perennial growing from the ground with a trunk.
What is a simple definition of stock?
The trunk or main stem of a tree or another plant.
What do you call stem of tree?
The name of the stem of a plant is called a stalk. If it is soft it is a herbaceous Weak ones are called climbers, and swollen or broken ones are called galls.
Are tree-trunk-splotches a plant?
If I understand your question, the answer no. The splotches on tree limbs and trunks are fungi or lichen. Neither is a plant. Another growth on tree trunks is moss, which is a plant but would not normally be described as "splotches"
What purpose does a trunk serve in a plant?
Trunk of any tree is its heart. In other words, It contains number of xylem and phloem which nourishes all the leaves of a plant. Outer covering of trunk serves the function of protection.
what is tree or shrub?
A tree or shrub is a plant that has a thick stem called a trunk and branches with leaves on them. The trunk and branches are brown and the leave are usually green, yellow, red or purple.
What is a basal flare on a tree?
Your tree has roots. You plant the roots. They are at the bottom of the trunk. There is a place on the tree trunk where the roots leave the tree trunk. Above that point, the trunk begins getting smaller until it gets to the same size as the rest of the trunk. The basal flare is the part of the trunk where the trunk starts getting larger just before the roots start leaving the tree. If you can not see the basal flare when you plant the tree, you planted it too deep and you killed the tree.
What is a simple scientific definition of stock?
The trunk or main stem of a tree or another plant.
Which woody plant grows from a single woody trunk rising into the air?
A tree is a woody plant that typically grows from a single trunk rising into the air. Trees have a main stem or trunk, from which branches and leaves grow.
