redstemmed
Redstemmed is a descriptive term used to identify plants that exhibit a prominent reddish coloration on their stems. This characteristic can be found across a wide variety of plant species, from herbaceous wildflowers to woody shrubs and trees. The color is typically due to the presence of anthocyanins, pigments that can range in shade from bright crimson to deep maroon, and may appear on new growth, mature stems, or specific parts like leaf axils or nodes.
The presence of red stems can serve various ecological functions. In some cases, the anthocyanins may act
Examples of plants commonly referred to as redstemmed include certain varieties of dogwood (Cornus spp.), where