Plant Structure and Function: Stems

The video tutorial explains the structure of plants, focusing on the connection between roots and stems. It describes the two main types of plant stems: woody and herbaceous. Woody stems are tough and used in furniture making, while herbaceous stems are softer and often green. The growth of stems occurs at their tips, similar to roots.

What are the two basic types of plant stems?

Describe the characteristics of herbaceous stems.

What type of stems do trees and shrubs typically have?

How do woody stems differ from herbaceous stems?

Explain where stem growth occurs in plants.