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There are basically two different types of stems. The fleshy solid ones are called woody stems and the hollow stems that look like straws. The solid ones are a bit more efficient in drawing water because the capillary system is continuous. The hollow ones draw water without the benefit of the capillary mesh that the woody stem does.
