January 22nd, 2009 | Leave a comment below
Elderberry (Sambucus)
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Microscopic image of the cross section through the stem of an elder plant (Sambucus)
Image Information: This is a bright field image of the cross section of an elder plant. The inner part of the stem has a styrofoam-like consistency and is commonly used for making microtome cuts when preparing microscopic specimens.
Background Information: The elder (or elderberry) belongs to the genus of Sambucus. There are between 5 and 30 species in this genus.
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