Stems |
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The stems of a tree or shrub can be useful in identification. Stems can be thin, thick, smooth, hairy, winged, and many different colors. The following are a few of the common stem types. |
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Densely Pubescent: covered by short, dense soft hairs. |
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Finely pubescent: covered lightly with short, soft hairs. |
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Winged: having wing-like appendages attached to the stem. |
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Smooth |
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Wooly: having long, soft, matted hairs. |