The Structure and Flexural Properties of Typha Leaves

Figure 2

SEM images of the Typha leaf blade. (a) Cross section and (b) longitudinal section morphologies of the base of the leaf blade. (c) Cross section and (d) longitudinal section morphologies in the middle of the leaf blade. (e) The magnification of white square part in (d) shows longitudinal section of the vascular bundle. (f) Coronal section in the middle of the leaf. (g) Fiber cables and diaphragms. (h) The aerenchyma tissue of diaphragm and the crystals on the fiber cables amplified by white square part in (f). (i) Raphide crystals. (j) SEM X-ray energy dispersive elemental analysis of raphide crystals.

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