Leaf Bud #1
by Dr Keith Wheeler/science Photo Library
Title
Leaf Bud #1
Artist
Dr Keith Wheeler/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Leaf bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a winter leaf bud of the sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus). This tree's leaves are arranged in an opposite and decussate manner, and the cross-section shows an outer layer of protective cork-covered scale leaves (pink), and an inner core of unexpanded foliage leaves (red).
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October 23rd, 2019
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