Ahhhh - nice section Jim. I love the complete view! The red dye has really taken well and is differentiating nicely. An interesting view - the stection taken near the root is the oldest tissue - i.e. fully developed.
Interesting to see the absence of secondary growth and the 'use' of collenchyma to strengthen the stem rather than lignified fiber-bundles or strands. Makes sense considering the stem (bearing the capitulum and floret-head) will die-off rather than continue to offer support in subsequent years as the Dandelion retreats to it's base to overwinter.
Off to look at your version 2!
Thanks for a super post Jim.
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