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Cuticle of Clivia - The cuticle forms an impervious boundary between the cells in the leaf and the environment. The cuticle keeps water in & pathogens out. Plants that grow in extremely dry environments usually have thick cuticle layers. | ||
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This plant has an excellent cuticle!!! The cuticle stains orange in this specimen. | ||
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Midrib of Ohi'a lehua showing extensive cuticle development on the Upper and Lower Epidermal Layers - Stained with Sudan IV (Red). The lower Cuticle has absorbed more stain. | ||
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Lamina (blade) of Ohi'a lehua stained with Sudan IV. Cuticle is also prominent on both surfaces. | ||
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More Ohi'a lehua cuticle (C). Also note the abundant Trichomes (T) on the lower abaxial surface. | ||
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