Plants - Stems

In what type of stem can photosynthesis happen?

• Herbaceous stems

• Woody stems

In what type of stem can photosynthesis NOT happen?

• Herbaceous stems

• Woody stems

What is the main function of stems in plants?

• photosynthesis

• absorb water and minerals from the soil

• support

What do the rings (circles) in the stem tell us about a plant?

• Age of the plant

• Type of plant

• Colour of plant

Match the type of stem with its structure:

Stem: Rhizome/Runner

• Structure: Grows underground, has buds (potato)

• Structure: horizontal stem

• Structure: large circle bulb has layers

• Structure: like bulb, no layers

Match the type of stem with its structure:

Stem: Tuber

• Structure: Grows underground, has buds (potato)

• Structure: horizontal stem

• Structure: large circle bulb has layers

• Structure: like bulb, no layers

Match the type of stem with its structure:

Stem: Bulb

• Structure: Grows underground, has buds (potato)

• Structure: horizontal stem

• Structure: large circle bulb has layers

• Structure: like bulb, no layers

Match the type of stem with its structure:

Stem: Corm

• Structure: Grows underground, has buds (potato)

• Structure: horizontal stem

• Structure: large circle bulb has layers

• Structure: like bulb, no layers