Black cohosh is an herb that comes from the root or underground stems of a tall plant in the buttercup family.

VOA: special.2009.05.19

To dry parsley, tie the plant stems together and hang them upside down in a warm, dark,airy place.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

Always keep the plants moist. Watch for yellowing or black spots on the stems.

VOA: special.2009.03.03

Some gardeners plant potatoes under straw, or stems of dried grain.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

Stem rust produces reddish-brown spots on the stems of infected plants.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

False.Potatoes are underground stems called tubers.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

The weakened stems break easily.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease stems from emphysema and chronic bronchitis, as well as asthmatic bronchitis.

VOA: standard.2010.06.21

Analysts say part of the problem of electoral credibility stems from the widespread belief that the Afghan Independent Election Commission is not truly independent and that it is partisan for Mr.Karzai.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28