brittle stem

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Describes the stalk of a plant that is dry and snaps easily.

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  • After the frost, the sunflower had a brittle stem that snapped easily.
  • The old rose had a brittle stem that snapped easily.
  • Be careful not to overwater the succulent, as this can lead to a weak and brittle stem.
  • Be careful not to break the plant's brittle stem when repotting.
  • The botanist noted the plant's unusually brittle stem in her research log.
  • The dry wood made the brittle stem crack with a slight bend.
  • Without enough sunlight, the seedling grew tall but had a very brittle stem.
  • She noticed the brittle stem of the dying flower.
  • I could tell the plant was dead because its brittle stem crumbled to dust when I touched it.
  • A strong wind can easily snap a brittle stem.
  • You need to stake up the tomato plant; otherwise, its brittle stem might break under the weight of the fruit.
  • The ancient fossil had a remarkably preserved but brittle stem.
  • The dry, desert climate results in many plants having a short life and a brittle stem.
  • His artistic sculpture featured a delicate, brittle stem made of glass.
  • A sign of disease in this particular flower is a discolored and brittle stem.
  • After weeks of drought, the corn plants developed a brittle stem.
  • He accidentally broke the flower's brittle stem while trying to arrange it in the vase.
  • The gardener used supports to protect the brittle stem from damage.
  • The child collected a handful of wildflowers, each with a delicate, brittle stem.
  • Despite its brittle stem, the rare orchid managed to bloom beautifully.