Xylem Collection

Vascular bundle, SEM
Vascular bundle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a vascular bundle from a rootlet of a dicotyledon plant

Castor oil stem, light micrograph
Castor oil stem. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through the stem of a castor oil (Ricinus communis) plant. At right are large and small parenchyma cells (blue)

Maize root, light micrograph
Maize root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a maize plant (Zea mays) showing a vascular cylinder (centre)

Water lily leaf, light micrograph
Water lily leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the leaf of a water lily (Nympha sp.) plant. All aquatic plants (hydrophytes) have a similar structure

Silver birch twig, SEM
Silver birch twig. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a silver birch (Betula pendula) twig. At the centre of the twig (top centre left) is the pith

Water fern rhizome, light micrograph
Water fern rhizome. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a rhizome from a water fern (Marselia vestita). Under the epidermis (the outer layer)

Pine tree stem, light micrograph
Pine tree stem. Coloured light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a pine tree. (Pinus sp.). The red wood (xylem, lower left) has resin canals in it, which are outlined in green

Tomato leaf, light micrograph
Tomato leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the midrib of a tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) leaf. The upper and lower epidermis on the surfaces of the leaf are blue

Xylem tissue, SEM
Xylem tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through xylem tissue from a dicotyledon rootlet. Xylem vessels (purple)

Wood, light micrograph
Wood. Light micrograph of a transverse section through wood showing annual growth rings (near horizontal bands). A years growth consists of a porous band, which is the slow winter growth

Illustration of cross-section through leaf, showing upper epidermis, palisade mesophyll, xylem vesse

Leaf of a grapevine showing guttatio C013 / 7349
A leaf of a grapevine (Vitis vinifera ) growing in a glasshouse, photographed just after dawn in early summer, UK.Plants obtain dissolved soil nutrients by absorbing them through their roots

Xylem and parenchyma in Rhubarb stem
Rhubarb stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a longitudinal section through a rhubarb stem, Rheum rhaponticum

Iris root, light micrograph
Iris root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of an Iris plant (Iris germanica) showing a vascular cylinder. The cylinder is comprised of a central cluster of parenchyma cells (red)

Leaf veins of ivy
Macrophotograph of a leaf skeleton of the ivy plant, Hedera helix. showing the branching pattern & decreasing size of the veins (vascular tissue)

Bletia purpurea - Bletia purpurea. Longidunal and traverse section of the ovary. Watercolour by Franz Bauer, 1801. Paper, watercolour. Botany Library, Bauer Unit, Unfinished Drawings of Plants 3: no

Cross section digital illustration of plant with roots in soil and inset showing how water is drawn up through tubes in stem called Xylem

Illustration of leaf anatomy

Plant vascular bundle, illustration C018 / 0915
Plant vascular bundle. Illustration showing the structure of vascular bundle from a monocotyledon root. At centre (top) is the pith

Bamboo stem, SEM C015 / 5073
Bamboo stem. Coloured environmental scanning electron micrograph (ESEM) of a section through the stem of a bamboo plant (family Gramineae), showing a vascular bundle

Thin section of plant stem C016 / 9736
Photomicrograph of thin transverse section of Bamboo, shows water conducting xylem and phloem. Magnification at sensor X24 Differential Inerference Contrast

Dicotyledon vascular bundle, SEM C016 / 9603
Dicotyledon vascular bundle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a vascular bundle from a dicotyledonous plant

Dicotyledon vascular bundle, SEM C016 / 9602
Dicotyledon vascular bundle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a vascular bundle from a dicotyledonous plant

Thin section of plant stem C016 / 9740
Photomicrograph of thin transverse section of Bamboo, shows water conducting xylem and phloem. Magnification at sensor X24 Differential Inerference Contrast

Plant water transport, artwork
Plant water transport. Artwork of water molecules (blue) entering a tree through osmosis in the roots, passing upwards through the xylem vessels in the trunk and branches

Ash Wood Xylem (SEM)
Ash wood xylem. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the wood of an ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior) in cross section (ts) and tangential longitudinal section (tls) showing xylem tracheids

Corkscrew willow xylem (SEM)
Corkscrew willow tree xylem. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross section through the branch of the Corkscrew Willow Tree (Salix matsudana Tortuosa )

Buttercup stem, SEM
Buttercup stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the stem of a buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) plant

St Johns wort leaf, light micrograph
St Johns wort leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a St Johns wort (Hypericum sp.) leaf. The leafs midrib is at left, with the vascular bundle at its centre

Holly stem xylem vessels SEM
Holly stem xylem vessels (Ilex aquifolium), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x1700 at 10cm wide

Ginger rhizome, SEM
Ginger rhizome. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a rhizome (underground stem) from a ginger plant (Zingiber officinale)

Balsa wood structure, SEM
Balsa wood structure, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This wood is from the balsa tree (Ochroma pyramidale). This is a longitudinal section through the wood

Xylem vessels, SEM
Xylem vessels, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Cross section through the stem of a magnolia (Magnolia sp.) plant

SEM of vascular tissue of tobacco leaf B745 / 0312
Tobacco. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of vascular leaf fragments in cigarette tobacco. The walls of the xylem vessels seen here are strengthened with cellulose

Xylem plant cells, SEM
Xylem plant cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of xylem cells from a bog myrtle (Myrica gale). The xylem transports water and mineral nutrients from the roots throughout the plant

Groundsel stem, light micrograph
Groundsel stem. Light micrograph of a section through a groundsel stem (Senecio vulgaris), showing xylem vessels (brown, upper centre)

Elm wood, SEM
Elm wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through wood from an elm tree (Ulmus procera). Xylem vessels (holes) are seen in the wood

Cotton stem, light micrograph
Cotton stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a cotton (Gossypium sp.) stem. There is a large area of central pith surrounded by secondary xylem (light green)

Fern leaf, light micrograph
Fern leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the midrib of a fern leaf. A vascular bundle is at centre. Magnification: x40 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Nasturtium stem, SEM
Nasturtium stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured Nasturtium (Tropaeolum sp.) stem, showing numerous vascular bundles (such as at upper centre)

Olive leaf, light micrograph
Olive leaf. Light micrograph of a section through the mid rib of an olive leaf (Olea sativa). It has a thickened epidermis for water retention

Peanut stem, light micrograph
Peanut stem. Light micrograph of a section through a peanut stem (Arachis hypogaea). The central pith is blue. Xylem is red and phloem is black. Magnification: x60 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Grape stem, light micrograph
Grape stem. Light micrograph of a section through a grape stem. At top right is the pith (blue), surround that is the xylem (purple) and then the phloem (red)

Sago palm leaf, light micrograph
Sago palm leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a sago palm (Cycas revoluta) leaf. It has a thick epidermis (outer red layer) typical of drought resistant plants

Water lily stem, SEM
Water lily stem. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured water lily stem showing numerous vascular bundles (grey) and large intercellular air spaces (holes)

Wood, SEM
Wood. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through wood showing the phloem vessels (dark green holes) and xylem tissue (lower frame)

Acorus calamus rhizome, light micrograph
Acorus calamus rhizome. Light micrograph of a section through a rhizome from a sweet flag (Acorus calamus) plant. The rhizome has an outer layer with scattered collateral vascular bundles

Dracaena draco stem, light micrograph
Dracaena draco stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a young dragon tree (Dracaena draco). Shown here is an outer ring of vascular bundles, containing phloem (blue) and xylem (red)

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Xylem, the intricate network of plant tissues responsible for water transport and structural support, is a fascinating subject to explore under various microscopes. From scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images capturing the detailed vascular bundles to light micrographs showcasing different plant parts, xylem reveals its beauty and functionality. In a castor oil stem captured by a light micrograph, we witness the complexity tissue as it forms an interconnected system of vessels that efficiently transports water from roots to leaves. Similarly, in a maize root image taken with a light microscope, we can observe the organized arrangement cells that enable efficient uptake of water and nutrients. Moving on to leaf structures, a captivating light micrograph showcases the delicate veins within a water lily leaf. These intricate networks are composed mainly tissue which ensures proper hydration throughout the leaf's surface area. Another stunning SEM image captures silver birch twig's xylem vessels in detail - their elongated shapes perfectly adapted for fluid transportation. Exploring further into plants' underground systems, we encounter an enchanting light micrograph displaying the rhizome structure of a water fern. Xylem tissues play an essential role here too by providing support and facilitating nutrient absorption from surrounding soil particles. Light micrographs also capture xylem wonders in stems like those found in pine trees or pondweeds. Pine tree stems exhibit dense clusters of tracheids – specialized cells within xylem – while pondweed stems showcase long strands forming hollow tubes for efficient water movement. Even at smaller scales observed through SEM imaging techniques, such as examining isolated samples of pure xylem tissue or wood itself under high magnification power; one can appreciate its intricate cellular arrangements that allow for optimal fluid flow and mechanical stability. Lastly, exploring below ground once again brings us to oak roots depicted through another mesmerizing light micrograph.