Canvas Print : Stellate leaf hairs
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Stellate leaf hairs
False colour scanning electron micrograph of stellate leaf hairs on the surface of the hoary mullein Verbascum pulverulentum. This is a perennial herbaceous wild plant, which grows in France. Germany & England. The stellate leaf hairs are typical of alpine plants exposed to strong light & drying winds. They serve a biological function for the leaf by limiting transpiration & reducing surface temperature. The density of the hairs lends the leaf a white appearance. It is held that the hairs were scrapped from the leaves, rolled like cotton & used as wicks in the lamps of the neolithic flint miners at Grimes Graves, Norfolk. Magnification: X 37 at 35mm size. Original is BW print B745/079
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Media ID 6291107
© DR JEREMY BURGESS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Discover the beauty of the natural world with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this stunning Science Photo Library image of Stellate leaf hairs. This false-color scanning electron micrograph reveals the intricate detail of the hoary mullein plant's (Verbascum pulverulentum) leaf surface, showcasing its unique stellate hairs. Our high-quality canvas prints bring this captivating image into your home or office, adding a touch of science and nature to your décor. Experience the vivid colors and textures as if you were there in person. Order now and bring the wonders of the microscopic world into your living space.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate beauty of stellate leaf hairs found on the surface of the hoary mullein, a perennial herbaceous wild plant that thrives in France, Germany, and England. These unique leaf hairs are commonly seen in alpine plants that endure intense sunlight and drying winds. However, they play a vital biological role for the leaves by limiting transpiration and reducing surface temperature. The density of these delicate hairs gives the leaf a striking white appearance. Interestingly, it is believed that ancient neolithic flint miners at Grimes Graves in Norfolk utilized these very same hairs as wicks for their lamps. The hypothesis suggests that these remarkable structures were carefully scraped from the leaves, rolled like cotton, and used to provide illumination deep within the mines. Captured under scanning electron microscopy at 37 times magnification (35mm size), this false-color image reveals every intricate detail of these stellate leaf hairs. The original black-and-white print B745/079 perfectly highlights their fascinating structure. This mesmerizing photograph not only celebrates nature's ingenuity but also offers a glimpse into how even seemingly insignificant elements can have practical applications throughout history.
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