It's technically a stem but grows underground and can give rise to all the other needed plant parts. It's even referred to as a rootstem at times.
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∙ 14y agoA mushroom is neither a stem nor a root. It is actually the fruiting body of a fungus, which grows from mycelium, a network of fungal threads that acts as the root system.
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∙ 10y agoa mushroom is a stem
Mushroom is neither stem nor root. It is a fructification of a fungus mycelium.
The stem of a mushroom is called the stipe. It is the elongated structure that connects the cap (pileus) of the mushroom to the mycelium in the ground. The stipe provides support for the cap and helps transport nutrients within the mushroom.
The most conspicuous parts of a mushroom are the cap and the stem. The cap is the umbrella-shaped top part of the mushroom that often varies in color and texture. The stem is the elongated structure that supports the cap and connects it to the ground.
An onion, strictly speaking, is a 'bulb' and is a stem.
To remove mushroom stems, simply hold the mushroom cap with one hand and gently twist the stem with your other hand until it separates from the cap. Alternatively, you can use a small paring knife to carefully cut or trim off the stem.
A basal tomentum is a mycellium at the base of a mushroom's stem.
A mushroom has no chlorophyll, no true stem, or roots.
The underside of a mushroom cap is called the gills. These gills are responsible for producing and dispersing the mushroom spores.
It is the stem or stalk that supports the mushroom's cap.
The stem
The stem of a mushroom is called the stipe. It is the elongated structure that connects the cap (pileus) of the mushroom to the mycelium in the ground. The stipe provides support for the cap and helps transport nutrients within the mushroom.
Carrot is a root vegetable.
Capsicum is a fruit that grows from the flower of the capsicum plant. It is not a root or a stem.
root
stem, cap and gill
The most conspicuous parts of a mushroom are the cap and the stem. The cap is the umbrella-shaped top part of the mushroom that often varies in color and texture. The stem is the elongated structure that supports the cap and connects it to the ground.
a root
Tapioca is a root