short stem

Frequency: 7.514.2 per million words

Describes a stem of little length.

stemADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

short

Examples (10)

  • The rose had a surprisingly short stem for its large bloom.
  • Compared to the long-stemmed varieties, these flowers have a distinctly short stem.
  • She carefully picked the mushroom, noting its thick but short stem.
  • The plant's short stem made it ideal for ground cover.
  • Despite its short stem, the succulent was quite robust.
  • Gardeners often prefer plants with a short stem for rock gardens.
  • The tiny wildflower featured a delicate bloom atop a very short stem.
  • Its naturally short stem prevents the flower from being easily picked.
  • Having a short stem can sometimes make a plant more resilient to wind.
  • The biological classification noted the species by its characteristic short stem structure.