flowerstem

noun

1. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of flower stem

   “The young flowerstem does not make any more new leaves or tillers. Instead, a little flowerhead develops at its tip and the stem grows longer and thinner.”

   “Dived through a flowerstem and was gone”

   “The large, alternate, pale green leaves are carried up the flowerstem which rises to a height of from 8 to 12 inches.”

   “All day Curly stroked it with flowerstems, spoke to it, asked for its medicine, […]”

   “They live in small bog pools with only the flowerstems above the water.”