French Lavender Leaf Surface, Sem #1
by Cheryl Power
Title
French Lavender Leaf Surface, Sem #1
Artist
Cheryl Power
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
French lavender leaf surface. Colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes, spikes) that give the plant its Latin name dentata, meaning toothed. A number of oil glands (spheres) can also be seen. When the leaf is touched or damaged, the glands rupture and release the oil that gives lavender its distinctive fragrance. Magnification x284 when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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December 2nd, 2014
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