small stems

例句：

1. 1. The small stems of theplant are used for making baskets.
   这种植物的小茎被用来制作篮子。
2. 2. Theyoung twigs were too fragile tosupport the weight of the tree.
   这些幼小的枝条太脆弱，无法支撑树木的重量。
3. 3. Theshoots of the bamboo wereused as currency in ancient China.
   竹子的嫩芽在中国古代作为货币使用。