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Roots grow down, into the soil and stems have leaves on them which need sunlight to grow so therefore they grow up out of the soil.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoStems grow upward due to an attribute called phototropism. This means that sources of light, especially sunlight, stimulate the plant to grow in the general direction of that light.
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∙ 12y agoMost of the stem grows above ground but there is a small part that grows below the soil which then splits into the roots. But it is only 5% or 10% that is below ground.
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∙ 7y agoThe stems (stalks) of flowers are one example - there are many other examples of plants that don't grow below ground. Usually it is the roots that grow into the ground.
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What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A horizontal underground plant stem with leaf shoots above and roots below is called a rhizome.
What is a creeping stem of a grass plant that grows above ground?
It is a stolon.
Example of plants that grow from shoots?
African Violets . . . . . . .Streptocarpus . . . . . Begonia . . . . . . Kataka-taka
What is an advantage of using stem length to measure plant growth?
The stem mostly being above the ground grows in length very rapidly. It is easy to measure stem length without harming the plant as such.
What is name of the part of the plant above ground is the?
If you're referring to a tree, your answer is "trunk". If you're referring to a flower, your answer is "stem."
Do ginger grow above or below ground?
They grow above ground. It is a stem plant.
What are the differences between root and stem tubers?
A stem tuber has axial buds. Such as "eyes" on a potato.
Does broccoli grown below the ground are above the ground?
Broccoli Is A Plant There For It Comes From The Ground
Is broccoli root?
No, broccoli is not a root vegetable. It grows and is harvested above ground.
What are ferns like?
Ferns have leaves that are called Fronds, they grow above the ground from an underground stem called a Rhizome
Is celery an underground stem?
No, celery are stalks that grow above ground. Its relative celeriac is a root that grows underground.
Does a potato grow on a stem?
Yes, and it grows in the ground as opposed to being above ground like most other vegetables. This is why we need to thoroughly rinse them in water before cooking.
What is the definition of stem?
The stem is the body of a plant that rises above the ground. Stem also means to be caused by.
Do cocoa beans grow on a tree or plant?
Coffee grows on trees, not underground. These are relatively small trees that are often grown under the shade of other trees, since that is how the beans mature best. Coffee beans are actually the seeds of the tree.
What is a part of the plant that grows above the ground?
stem
What is the part of the plant that grows above the ground?
stem
What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A horizontal underground plant stem with leaf shoots above and roots below is called a rhizome.
