Wallflower Pollen, Sem
by Meckes/ottawa
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Wallflower Pollen, Sem
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Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Color-enhanced Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) pollen grains. Wallflower is native to Europe, but is grown all over the world as an ornamental plant. The poisonous plant, which contains cardioactive cardenolides, was traditionally used as an herbal remedy for skin itching, ulcers, and to promote fertility in women. Magnification 1130x when printed at 10 cm wide.
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May 19th, 2021
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