stem

nounmasculinetécnico/ˈkaw.lɨ/medium

cau·le

Definition

The main structural axis of a vascular plant, supporting leaves, flowers, and fruits, and conducting fluids.

The stem of the rose was covered in thorns. / Water and nutrients travel through the stem to the leaves.

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Common collocations

woody stemherbaceous stemstem growthstem structure

Do latim 'caulis'.