The results revealed distinct ecological strategies between lianas and trees ... related to xylem structure, besides growth ...

Even these prefixes do not have a fixed lexical meaning. In a tree structured form, these verbs are composed of a prefix and a root. Together this forms a stem; the category is inherent in the stem: ...

Trunk A tree's trunk is made of wood and is covered in bark. The trunk of a tree is like the stem of a small plant, only a lot stronger. It too carries water around the tree. Roots The roots of a ...