Refers to the main supporting axis of a plant, including both soft stems and tougher stalks. Used for vegetables, flowers, and general botany.
The stems of spinach are soft.
I cut the flower stems and put them in a vase.
In spring, this plant's stem grows rapidly.
I cut the stem at an angle to make the flowers last longer.
This tomato seedling has a thick stem and looks sturdy.
The strong wind snapped the flower's stem.
salt-pickled turnip or daikon with leaves and stalk
kukicha; twig tea; stem tea