Bouquet bit (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "section of pipe" , "root" , "Central upright part of flower or drinking glass" , "Supporting structure" , "race" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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