This is a picture of asparagus. Asparagus is an example of a plant with a modified stem. A modified stem of a plant is one that has been specialized to perform certain functions that regular stems do not do. The stem of an asparagus is a cladophyll. A cladophyll is a leaflike, flattened branch that functions as a leaf. This allows the plant easier access to the sun in order to perform photosynthesis.
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