Stomata of Pinion Pine. Under the Microscope

Cast of Pinion Pine (Pinus edulis) Needle

This is an image of a clear fingernail polish cast of Pinion Pine (Pinus edulis) needle stomata. This is the two-needle Pinion. The scale pattern on the surface is due to the resin covering much of the surface of the needle.

Transmitted Brightfield Illumination

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KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pinus SUBGENUS: Strobus SECTION: Parrya SUBSECTION: Cembroides SPECIES: edulis

Cast of Pinion Pine (Pinus edulis) Needle

This is an image of a clear fingernail polish cast of Pinion Pine (Pinus edulis) needle stomata. This is the two-needle Pinion. The scale pattern on the surface is due to the resin covering much of the surface of the needle.

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