Q. Which type of plants have the hard stem branching out near the base?
Answer: Shrubs
Notes: Some plants have the stem branching out near the base. The stem is hard but not thick. Such plants are called shrubs. Eg: Rose plant. Shrubs have persistent woody stems above the field, unlike herbaceous plants. Shrubs may be evergreen or deciduous. By their numerous stems and shorter height, less than 6 m-10 m long, they are distinguished from trees.

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