Woody Stem  - Woody stems have more lignin than woody roots which have moderate amount compared to the stem.  Woody stems store less starch than woody roots.  Woody stems have a pith as the woody roots do not.  The vessel arrangement in woody stems is less diffused than in the woody roots.  The pith on woody stems is to the up side (most of the time).

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