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Stem structure:<br />

Node - the region of leaf attachment<br />

Internode - stem area between nodes<br />

Leaves project from stem<br />

Blade: Flattened portion<br />

Petiole: Slender stalk supporting<br />

blade<br />

Axil - angle formed by leaf<br />

attachment to the stem<br />

Axillary bud is produced in<br />

each axil<br />

Axillary buds may develop<br />

into branches<br />

Terminal bud - produced at tip<br />

of stem<br />

Terminal buds extend length<br />

of stem

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