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The Structure of a Stem |
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The Structure of a Stem
By Cindy Grigg |
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1 Stems are considered to be plant organs. An organ is a group of tissues that performs a specialized task. The stem of a plant has two important jobs. It carries substances between the plant's roots and leaves. It also provides support for the plant and holds up the leaves toward the sun. In addition, some stems provide storage for the plant. A saguaro cactus, for example, stores water in its stem. Asparagus plants store food for the plant in their stems.