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Marijuana Ash Under the Microscope

Marijuana Ash

This field of view contains marijuana ash. Note the cystolithic hairs that persist after combustion. Dark plainer geometric shapes are silica phytoliths from cells on the plant surfaces that are now coated with carbon.

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