Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Leaf Hair (Trichome) Under the Microscope

Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Plant Hair

Both types of leaf hair are seen here, the pointed multicellular cystolithic hair at lower center and the multicellular glandular hairs above and around it.

Transmitted Circular Polarized Light Illumination

Definition/Function:

Helianthus annuus is the source of the common sunflower seeds.

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References:

Uphof, J.C. Th., Karl Hummel, and Karin Staesche, PLANT HAIRS, Gebruder Borntraeger, Berlin, p. 215, 1962.