Trichomes Collection

Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160: 1
Foxglove leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a leaf from a foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) plant, showing its hairs (trichomes)

French lavender leaf surface, SEM
French lavender leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Aubergine flower petal, SEM
Aubergine flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an aubergine (Solanum melongena) petal

Lily pollen grain on rosemary leaf, SEM
Lily pollen grain on rosemary leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (yellow) from a lily flower (Lilium sp.)

Gorse flower bud, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flower bud, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the petals (yellow) is seen enclosed in the flower casing (calyx)

Leaf oil glands, SEM
Leaf oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a thyme plants leaf surface (Thymus vulgaris). Two types of leaf trichomes (hairs) are seen

French lavender leaf, SEM
French lavender (Lavandula dentata) leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section of a French lavender leaf, showing the tooth-like structures (trichomes)

Periwinkle petal surface, SEM
Periwinkle petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a periwinkle flower petal (family Apocynaceae)

Salvinia Effect of Salvinia natans
Scanning electron micrograph of leaf detail of Salvinia natans, a floating fern type plant which has superhydrophobic trichomes or hairs on the upper surface of its leaves

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Trichomes on Petunia Surfinia

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Developing seed pods of field poppy

Purple tulip illuminated with plant hairs glowing and mist around the stem; Studio

European pasqueflower in full bloom
European pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) in full bloom; Bavaria, Germany

European pasqueflower, Pulsatilla vulgaris
European pasqueflower (Pulsatilla vulgaris); Bavaria, Germany

Houttuynia cordata leaf surface, SEM C015 / 5078
Leaf surface. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of two trichomes (hair-like) on a Houttuynia cordata leaf. These are glandular trichomes, which produce an orange-scented oil

Tobacco leaf, SEM C016 / 9465
Tobacco leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a winged tobacco (Nicotiana alata) leaf, showing trichomes (long) and a stomata (small, oval)

Squash leaf, SEM C016 / 9463
Squash leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the lower surface of a squash (Curcubita maxima) leaf, showing trichomes (mushroom-shaped) and a stoma (slit, upper centre)

Squash leaf, SEM C016 / 9464
Squash leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a squash (Curcubita maxima) leaf, showing trichomes (mushroom-shaped) and a stoma (slit, upper centre)

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0094
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0095
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0097
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0103
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0098
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Orchid petal, SEM C016 / 0081
Orchid petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an orchid petal (Cymbidium sp.). It is covered in tiny epidermal hairs, or trichomes

Sundew Seed Detail (Drosera capensis)
Sundew seed detail. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a Cape Sundew seed (Drosera capensis). This carnivorous plant comes from the Cape region of South Africa and thrives in bogs

Cape Sundew Seed Drosera capensis (SEM)
Sundew Seed. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the Cape Sundew carnivorous plant (Drosera capensis). This sundew comes from the Cape region of South Africa and thrives in bogs

Potato Leaf ts (SEM)
Potato leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section of a potato leaf (Solanum tuberosum). The upper

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5173
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tomato leaf, SEM C015 / 5172
Tomato leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) leaf

Tobacco leaf, SEM C015 / 5171
Tobacco leaf. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of the surface of a tobacco (Nicotiana sp.) leaf

Air Plant Trichomes SEM
Air plant leaf trichomes. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of trichomes (modified hairs) on the leaf surface of an air plant (Tillandsia sp.)

Lemon balm oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a leaf of Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, showing oil glands

Elaeagnus leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of leaf hairs on the surface of a leaf of an Elaeagnus pungens plant. Outgrowths from the surface of a plant are called trichomes

Shield-like hairs on Elaeagnus leaf
Trichomes on Elaeagnus leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a leaf of Elaeagnus pungens showing trichomes

Potato leaf, SEM
Potato leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a potato leaf (Solanum tuberosum). It is covered in hair-like growths called trichomes

Marjoram leaf surface, SEM
Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) leaf surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Glandular trichomes are yellow, hair-like trichomes are blue

Mint leaf surface, SEM
Mint leaf surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a mint (Menta sp.) leaf. The white structures are oil glands

Great mullein hairs, light micrograph
Great mullein hairs. Polarised light micrograph of hair-like structures, known as candelabra trichomes, from a great mullein (Verbascum thapsus) plant

Leaf hairs, fluorescence micrograph
Leaf hairs. Fluorescence micrograph showing leaf hairs (trichomes) on a Nicotiana benthamiana plant. A fluorescence microscope is an optical microscope that uses fluorescence

Illustration of Trichomes
Illustration showing Trichomes and their functions

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, PC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, phase contrast (PC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, DIC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Herb oil glands, SEM
Herb oil glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a thyme (Thymus vulgaris) leaf, showing the modified trichomes (hair cells, round)

Aphid on a leaf, SEM
Aphid on a leaf, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Aphids are plant-eating insects in the superfamily Aphidoidea. This aphid is on a leaf from a blackberry plant (Rubus sp.)

Sage leaf trichomes, SEM
Sage (Salvia officinalis) leaf trichomes, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Simple (hair-like) and glandular (round) trichomes, are seen here

Nettle leaf trichomes, SEM
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf trichomes, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Trichomes (hair-like) are seen on the upper leaf surface

Rosemary leaf trichome, SEM
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaf trichome, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Trichomes are specialised structures that may perform several functions

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Trichomes are tiny structures found on the surfaces of various plants, serving a multitude of functions. Take for instance the Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160:1 trichome, which can be observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). These trichomes appear as delicate hairs on the leaf surface of French lavender, creating a stunning visual display. Moving on to another SEM image, we explore an Aubergine flower petal's intricate trichome structure. Each petal is adorned with these microscopic projections that provide protection and aid in pollination. In contrast, Lily pollen grains delicately rest upon a rosemary leaf's surface, showcasing how they are act as landing platforms for reproductive particles. Gorse flower buds also possess their own unique trichome arrangement when viewed through SEM. These fine hairs contribute to the plant's defense mechanism against herbivores and harsh environmental conditions. Leaf oil glands offer yet another fascinating example of trichomes' diversity. Under SEM examination, these glandular structures reveal themselves as small reservoirs responsible for producing essential oils that give plants their distinct aromas and potential medicinal properties. Returning to French lavender leaves once more, we witness an enchanting spectacle through SEM imaging. The intricate network covering each leaf creates a textured landscape reminiscent of miniature forests. Periwinkle petals exhibit their own captivating array of trichome patterns when examined under SEM. These hair-like structures add texture and beauty to the already vibrant flowers they adorn. Nettle leaves showcase yet another type of intriguing trichome structure under close scrutiny by SEM technology. These stinging hairs serve as protective mechanisms against herbivores or unsuspecting passersby who may brush against them unknowingly. Orchid petals present an exquisite sight when magnified using SEM techniques.