茎くき

noun

stalk; stem

Refers to the main supporting axis of a plant, including both soft stems and tougher stalks. Used for vegetables, flowers, and general botany.

• ほうれん草そうの茎くきはやわらかい。

  The stems of spinach are soft.

• 花はなの茎くきを切きって花か瓶びんにさした。

  I cut the flower stems and put them in a vase.