Plants are classified into different types based on their stem and shrub is one of them. Shrubs are plants that are small and strong. They are woody plants that are smaller than a tree and have several main stems arising at or near the ground. They can live for many years. Some examples of shrubs are cotton, rose, lemon, etc.

Stem is a part of the shoot system. It bears branches, leaves, flowers and fruits. Some parts of the stem are node, internode, axil and bud (apical or axillary). Stem helps the plant to stand erect, It helps in the transportation of water, minerals and food throughout the plant body, etc.

Stem is a part of the shoot system. It bears branches, leaves, flowers and fruits. Some parts of the stem are node, internode, axil and bud (apical or axillary). Axil is the angle between the stem and the branch.