Much of a sunflower (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Check - part of a plant" , "Staunch - stalk" , "Central upright part of flower or drinking glass" , "Slender upright part, of flower or wineglass" , "Slender upright part of wine glass" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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