A woody stem can be described as: Select all that apply.
very hard and allow a plant to stand all winter when it is dormant
will not survive the winter, most plants with herbaceous stems live only one growing season
a combination of hardy and softness, can be in a perennial or annual plant
softer and are found in flowers and soft-tissued plants such as herbs
a support system for trees and some bushes
-very hard and allow a plant to stand all winter when it is dormant
-a combination of hardy and softness, can be in a perennial or annual plant
-a support system for trees and some bushes
A herbaceous stem can be described as: Select all that apply.
-softer and are found in flowers and soft-tissued plants such as herbs
will not survive the winter, most plants with herbaceous stems live only one growing season
-a combination of hardy and softness, can be in a perennial or annual plant
-support system for trees and some bushes
-very hard and allow a plant to stand all winter when it is dormant
-softer and are found in flowers and soft-tissued plants such as herbs
-will not survive the winter, most plants with herbaceous stems live only one growing season
-a combination of hardy and softness, can be in a perennial or annual plant
To determine which statements accurately describe a woody stem, we can analyze each option one by one:
1. Very hard and allow a plant to stand all winter when it is dormant: This statement accurately describes a woody stem. Woody stems are hard and provide structural support to the plant even during the dormant winter season, allowing it to remain upright.
2. Will not survive the winter, most plants with herbaceous stems live only one growing season: This statement is not applicable to woody stems. Woody stems are characteristic of perennial plants that can survive multiple seasons; they do not die off after one growing season.
3. A combination of hardy and softness, can be in a perennial or annual plant: This statement is not specific to woody stems. It may apply to both herbaceous and woody stems, as they can vary in hardness and softness, and can be found in perennial or annual plants.
4. Softer and found in flowers and soft-tissued plants such as herbs: This statement does not accurately describe woody stems. Woody stems are generally harder and more rigid in comparison to herbaceous stems. Softer stems are typically found in herbaceous plants, including flowers and soft-tissue plants like herbs.
5. A support system for trees and some bushes: This statement accurately describes a woody stem. Woody stems serve as a support system for trees and some bushes, as they provide stability and strength to these plants.
Based on our analysis, the correct statements describing a woody stem are:
- Very hard and allow a plant to stand all winter when it is dormant.
- A support system for trees and some bushes.