a part of a plant that supports flowers, leaves or fruit; to walk out in a proud, self-important or serious way; to move quietly and cautiously towards (wild animal etc) in order to get near

stem of plant

a part of a plant coming up from the roots; part of a leaf, flower or fruit that joins it to the main stalk or twig; a long, thin part like a stem, e.g. of a wineglass

stalk of plant