DEFINITIONS 17 



Stem. The main support of the plant. Upon the stem are 



borne the branches, if any. 

 Stigma. The end of the pistil. 



Stipule. An appendage at the base of a leaf-stalk. 

 Style. The part of the pistil connecting stigma and ovary. 

 Terminal. At the end of the stem or branch, as opposed to 



lateral. 

 Umbel. A cluster of flowers, or fruits, borne upon stalks which 



start from the same point (see illustration in "Directions"). 

 Whorled. Arranged in a circle around the stem or branch. 



