Cross Section Collection (#80)

Lily bud, light micrograph
Lily bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature lily bud (Lilium sp.), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Butchers broom stem, light micrograph
Butchers broom stem. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a butchers broom stem (Ruscus aculeatis) showing many vascular bundles (dark clusters) within the plant cortex (orange)

Flax plant stem, light micrograph
Flax plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The layers from outer to inner (some very thin) are the epidermis (bottom)

Clover plant stem, light micrograph
Clover plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the clover plant (Trifolium pratense). Magnification: x100 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Wheat stem, light micrograph
Wheat stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a wheat grass (Triticum aestivium). The circular structures (orange and green) are vascular bundles

Lily anther, polar light micrograph
Lily anther. Polar light micrograph of a cross-section through a lily flower anther (Lilium sp.), showing four anther sacs (round structures)

Cotton plant root, light micrograph
Cotton plant root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a root of the cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum). The layers from outer to centre (some very thin)

Peanut plant stem, light micrograph
Peanut plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the peanut plant (Arachis hypogaea). Below the stems outer layer (epidermis) is a cortex of parenchyma cells (blue)

Lily anther, light micrograph
Lily anther. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a lily flower anther (Lilium sp.), showing four anther sacs (curled structures)

Cucurbita plant stem, light micrograph
Cucurbita plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of a Cucurbita plant. Magnification: x14 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Lily carpel, LM
Lily carpel. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a lily flower carpel (Lilium sp.), showing the three fused leaves that make up the pistil

Lily bud pistil and anthers, LM
Lily bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature lily bud (Lilium sp.), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Stinging nettle stem, light micrograph
Stinging nettle stem. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of the stinging nettle plant (Urtica dioica)

Dandelion plant stem, light micrograph
Dandelion plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem of a dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis). The outer layer is the epidermis and cuticle (red-blue)

Tea leaf, light micrograph
Tea leaf. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a tea (Camellia sinensis) leaf. The upper and lower epidermis on the surfaces of the leaf are blue

Kidney bean stem, light micrograph
Kidney bean stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plant. The outer layer is the cuticle (brown), with a cortex of parenchyma (yellow) beneath it

Plasmodesma plant cells, light micrograph
Plasmodesma plant cells. Light micrograph of a transverse section through intracellular bridges (plasmodema cell) in the fruit of a strychnine plant (Strychnos nux-vomica)

Broad bean root, light micrograph
Broad bean root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the young root of a broad bean (Vicia faba) plant. The outer epidermis is covered in root hairs

Wallflower bud, light micrograph
Wallflower bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature wallflower bud (Cheiranthus cheiri), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Kidney bean root, light micrograph
Kidney bean root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plant. At centre is the pith (blue)

Plant breathing pore, light micrograph
Plant breathing pore. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a young woody stem from a lime tree (Tilia europaeus), showing a young breathing pore (lenticel) at centre left

Collenchyma plant cells, light micrograph
Collenchyma plant cells. Light micrograph of a transverse section through collenchyma tissue in the outer stem of a common nettle (Urtica dioica)

Oleander stem, light micrograph
Oleander stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of an oleander (Nerium oleander) tree. The outer layer is a thick cuticle (yellow) and then cork cambium (blue-green)

Black burdock stem, light micrograph
Black burdock stem. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a black burdock (Arctium lappa) plant

Goosefoot root, light micrograph
Goosefoot root. Light micrograph of a section through the root of a goosefoot (Cheopodium sp.) plant. Xylem cells, which transport water around the plant are red

Kidney bean, light micrograph
Kidney bean. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the fruit pod of the kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), showing a seed (red)

Protea plant stem, light micrograph
Protea plant stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a stem from the protea plant (Roupala polhii). The outer layer is the epidermis and cuticle (red)

Begonia stem, light mictograph
Begoinia stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a begonia (Begonia sp.) plant. At centre is a large area of pith, which contains starch grains (orange) a store of energy

Marsh marigold flower bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the anther of an immature marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) flower bud

Dicotyledon leaf, light micrograph
Dicotyledon leaf. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a typical dicotyledon leaf. The section passes through the midrib

Blackcurrant plant stem, light micrograph
Blackcurrant plant stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) plant. The outer cortex (blue and pale brown) is made of cork cambium tissue

Sunflower root, light micrograph
Sunflower root. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plant

Spikenard stem, light micrograph
Spikenard stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a Spikenard (Aralia sp.) tree. The dark red cells just beneath the surface bark are collenchyma cells

Buttercup root, light micrograph
Buttercup root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of a buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) plant. At centre is the vascular bundle, comprising xylem (red) and phloem (blue) tissues

Potato starch grains, light micrograph
Potato starch grains. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a potato tuber (Solanum tuberosum), showing the starch grains

Orchid starch grains, light micrograph
Orchid starch grains. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through an orchid tuber (Phaius grandifolius), showing the starch grains

Rose stem, light micrograph
Rose stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a rose (Rosa sp.). The three triangular protrusions are thorns, which protect the plant from being eaten by animals

Tomato root, light micrograph
Tomato root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the centre root of a tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) plant. Xylem cells, which transport water around the plant, are red

Buttercup flower bud, light micrograph
Buttercup flower bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through an immature wallflower bud (Ranunculus sp.), showing the male and female reproductive organs of the flower

Squash root, light micrograph
Squash root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a squash (Cucubita sp.) root. The large vessels (red) are xylem cells, which transport water. Parenchyma tissue is blue

Xylem and phloem plant tissue, SEM
Xylem and phloem plant tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a transverse section through the stem of a woody plant

Sunflower stem, light micrograph
Sunflower stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a sunflower (Helianthus annuus) plant, showing a vascular bundle

Radish root, light micrograph
Radish root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the root of a radish (Raphanus sativa) plant. The outer layer is cork cambium (red)

Root fungus, light micrograph
Root fungus. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a root containing fungal hyphae called endotrophic mycorrhiza. The hyphae (green and blue)

Human ear anatomy, artwork
Human ear anatomy. Computer artwork of the structure of the human ear, showing the outer ear, middle ear and inner ear. The inner ear contains the cochlea (coiled, upper centre)

Dog rose stem, light micrograph
Dog rose stem. Polarised light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a dog rose (Rosa canina) plant. The outer cortex (black and red) is made of cork cambium tissue

Fools parsley fruit, light micrograph
Fools parsley fruit. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the fruit (cremocarp) of a fools parsley (Aethusa cynapium)

Alexander flowers, light micrograph
Alexander flowers. Light micrograph of a section through a cluster of alexander flowers (Smyrnium olusatrum). Seen here are cross-sections of the central umbels

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