Longitudinal section of the apical meristem with young leaflets in Coleus |
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1 young leaf 3 apical meristem 2 vein
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English name: Coleus Scientific name: Coleus sp. Familia: Lamiaceae Classis: Dicotyledonas Phylum: Angiospermae Regnum: Plantae
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The cells of the apical meristem form layers. The outer layers only divide in anticlinal direction. The top layers divide both anti- and periclinally. In young leaflets already veins can be seen. |