(N/A) Stem modifications like Stolon,Offset,and Rhizome can be distinguished based on their structure and habitat:
$1$. Stolon: It is a slender lateral branch that arises from the base of the main axis. It grows aerially for some distance,arches downwards,touches the ground,and produces a new plant with the help of a terminal bud. Example: Strawberry,Jasmine.
$2$. Offset: It is a short,thick lateral branch of one internode length. It is found in aquatic plants and produces a rosette of leaves and a tuft of roots at each node. Example: Pistia,Eichhornia.
$3$. Rhizome: It is a fleshy,underground stem that grows horizontally. It possesses nodes,internodes,scale leaves,and axillary buds. It stores food and helps in vegetative propagation. Example: Ginger,Turmeric.