Woody stems are adapted to protect the inner regions of the stem that circulate food and water and store energy to keep the plant alive during off-season months.
(Woody stems; are adapted; to protect the inner regions of the stem) (the inner regions of the stem; circulate; food and water and store energy to keep the plant alive during off-season months)
Woody stems the inner regions of the stem
are adapted circulate
to protect the inner regions of the stem
food and water and store energy to keep the plant alive during off-season months