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.