the ascending axis (whether above or below ground) of a plant, in contradistinction to the descending axis or root, stalk - the main stem of a herbaceous plant, bearing the flowers and leaves; also, a scape or flower-stem rising directly from the root, puu peavars, mille alumine osa on oksteks harunemata, vars - taime maapealne telgorgan, mis harilikult kannab lehti ja õisi. Rohtsed varred on lühiealised, puitunud varte eluiga ulatub nelja tuhande aastani.