French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of a French lavender leaf,showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes,small spikes) that give the plant its Latin name dentata,meaning toothed. A number of oil glands (small 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: x137 when printed 10 centimetres wide | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Power And Syred |
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