flower stem

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The stalk that supports a flower.

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  • She carefully cut the flower stem at an angle to help it absorb more water.
  • The flower stem was too weak to support the weight of the heavy bloom.
  • Make sure to trim the flower stems before putting them in the vase.
  • A long, slender flower stem slowly emerged from the dark soil.
  • The gardener noticed that the flower stem had turned brown and mushy.
  • Each flower stem can hold multiple small blossoms depending on the species.
  • Be careful not to break the delicate flower stem when you are repotting.
  • Sticky sap was leaking from the broken flower stem of the milkweed.
  • You should measure the length of the flower stem before choosing a container.
  • Some flower stems are covered in tiny thorns to protect against herbivores.