
Stalk
Part of Plant
Used to describe the main support of a plant, less common for trees.

She carefully measured the stalk of the sunflower.
Physical Strength
Implies that the plant can support weight, like a flower's head.

The stalk seemed strong enough to hold the heavy bloom.
Edibility Context
It sometimes refers to a part that can be eaten, as with celery.

Chop the celery stalk into small pieces for the salad.
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