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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. The small spiky, hairs may have a protective function or reduce evaporation from the leaf. The flattened structures (pink) are modified glandular hairs that are the source of the aromatic oil of thyme. Thyme is used as a herb in cooking. It also has medicinal properties. Magnification: x320 when printed 10cm high
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False Colour Gland Glands Hair Hairs Herb Herbal Medicinal Scent Thyme Thymus Vulgaris Trichome Trichomes False Coloured
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of leaf oil glands in a thyme plant. The colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals the fascinating details of Thymus vulgaris' leaf surface. Two distinct types of leaf trichomes, or hairs, are visible in this image. The small spiky hairs serve a protective function, shielding the leaf and potentially reducing evaporation. However, it is the flattened structures that steal the spotlight with their vibrant pink coloration. These modified glandular hairs are responsible for producing the aromatic oil that gives thyme its distinctive scent. Thyme is not only valued as an herb in cooking but also possesses medicinal properties. This botanical wonder has been used for centuries due to its therapeutic benefits. With a magnification of x320 when printed at 10cm high, this SEM image allows us to appreciate nature's microscopic marvels up close. Through this photograph from Science Photo Library, we delve into the realm of botany and explore the anatomy of plants on a cellular level. It serves as a reminder that even within seemingly simple leaves lie complex biological structures waiting to be discovered and appreciated.
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