The leaves and lower stem may be strung with cobweb-like fibers.

The leaves are gathered around the lower stem or arranged along the length of the stem.

Reed swamps are common along the lower main stem of the river and its tribuaries.

Bowfin and gar are common in the lower main stem.

The leaves are located about the base of the plant and on the lower stem.

There are sometimes smaller leaves located on the lower stem.

Next, he removes all shoots rising from the base and any horizontal branches along the lower stem.

Leaves are arranged oppositely on the lower stem, and alternately higher up.

Roots may emerge from nodes on the lower stem.

Scrape a short, small area on opposite sides of the lower stem to expose the white underlayer.