Lavender Floret, Sem
by Cheryl Power
Title
Lavender Floret, Sem
Artist
Cheryl Power
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Lavender floret. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a floret from a French lavender plant (Lavandula dentata). Individual florets are grouped together on stems to form the lavender flowers (inflorescence). Lavender flowers are a popular source of fragrance. They can be dried and used in pot-pourri or processed to produce an essential oil, used in aromatherapy and perfumes. Magnification x240 when printed 10 centimeters wide.
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December 2nd, 2014
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