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Internode

Stem / root structures

Synonyms: Internodes

Internode The portion of a stem between two nodes. This feature helps describe plant support, storage, water movement, or vegetative spread. Did you know? Leggy houseplants have long internodes because stems stretch toward light in low-light conditions.

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