There may be one or more leaves on the stem as well.

She put her fingers on the stem of the watch.

Most of the leaves are located low on the stem.

Her fingers lay still on the stem of the glass.

Leaves higher on the stem are smaller and more pointed.

Floral leaves are similar to those found on the stem.

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

The floral leaves are similar to those on the stem.

Most of the leaves are low on the stem, with smaller ones occurring above.

Old leaves go pale and turn yellow on the stem.