Sunflower's stalk (4)

I believe the answer is:

stem

(Other definitions for stem that I've seen before include "Stanch" , "supporter of tobacco?" , "Upward part of a plant" , "Type of cell" , "It supports a plant" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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