Study Set Content:
all specialized stems have
nodes, internodes, and axillary bud
Horizontal stems that grow below the ground, often near the surface of the ground, they often resemble roots
Rhizomes
what type of roots are produced along the rhizomes
adventitious roots
examples of rhizomes
irises, perennial gases, or ferns
Horizontal stems that grow above ground, have long internodes
Runners
example of runners and stolons
strawberries
when are runners produced in strawberry
after the first flowers of the season appeared
type of buds on runners and stolons
adventitious buds
similar to runners, but are produced beneath the surface and tend to grow in different directions
Stolons
In what plants are tubers produced at the tip of stolons
Irish potato plants
The mature tuber becomes isolated after the
stolon in which it is attached to dies
The eyes of the potato are actually?
nodes formed in a spiral around the thickened stem
examples of tubers
irish or white potato plants
Large buds surrounded by numerous fleshy leaves, with a small stem at the lower end
Bulbs
examples of bulbs
onions, lilies, hyacinth and tulips
They resemble bulbs but are composed of stem tissue, except for a few scalelike leaves
Corms
specialized stem that store food
corms and bulbs
Flattened and appear leaflike, node bearing very small, scalelike leaves with axillary buds in the center
Cladophylls
other name for cladophyll
Cladodes or phylloclades
example of cladophylls
asparagus, greenbriers, certain orchids, prickly-pear cacti
