woody-stemmed
5.6
A plant with a hard wooden stem that lives many years
- adjective
- /ˈwʊdi ˈstɛm/
- Specialized
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- The garden was filled with beautiful, woody-stemmed plants that provided a strong framework for the landscape.
Examples
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In the midst of the mess were giant goldenrods and bunches of woody-stemmed, white baby’s breath-looking flowers, all lassoed and pulled.
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During the hike, we encountered several woody-stemmed shrubs that added character to the woodland trail.
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In her botanical illustrations, she often focused on woody-stemmed species to showcase their unique textures.
Synonyms
woody
vswoody-stemmed
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3.9
Made of wood or tasting like wood
is specific to plants whose stems are mainly wood rather than herbaceous
How Woody
Surface Forms
woody-stemmed positive
Morphology
Etymology
Woody-stemmed is built from wood 'hard plant material' and stem 'main plant stalk', so it shows a plant whose stalk is like wood rather than soft. That's why woody-stemmed describes plants like trees and shrubs that have hard, wood-like stems.