Lavender Leaf #2
by Meckes/ottawa
Title
Lavender Leaf #2
Artist
Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Colored scanning electron micro-graph (SEM) of a section through the leaf of a lavender plant (Lavandula augustifolia). Numerous dense branched hairs (trichomes) cover the leaf's surface. These not only protect against pests, but also reduce evaporation from the leaf. The rounded structure (pale brown, lower centre) is an oil gland, which produces the plant's aromatic oil. Below this is the sectioned leaf, with the impermeable cuticle (top) supported by epidermal cells. Lavender is an herb that naturally grows in the Mediterranean region, but is farmed all over the world. Magnification x380 at 6x7cm size. x590 at 4x5".
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May 19th, 2021
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