Comfrey Flower Petal, Sem is a photograph by Susumu Nishinaga which was uploaded on May 1st, 2013.
Comfrey Flower Petal, Sem
Comfrey flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on a petal from a comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flower. Papillae... more
Title
Comfrey Flower Petal, Sem
Artist
Susumu Nishinaga
Medium
Photograph
Description
Comfrey flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on a petal from a comfrey (Symphytum officinale) flower. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells. They are often swollen, and covered in wax to reduce water loss. Comfrey is a perennial herb that grows wild in North America and is cultivated in many countries for its supposed medicinal properties. The leaves and roots are believed to be able to treat fever, inflammation, wounds and broken bones. However, taking it by mouth can be dangerous due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can cause liver damage.
Uploaded
May 1st, 2013
More from Susumu Nishinaga
Comments
There are no comments for Comfrey Flower Petal, Sem. Click here to post the first comment.