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Longitudinal section of the apical meristem with young leaflets in
Coleus
Legend:
1 young leaf
3 apical meristem
2 vein
English name: Coleus
Scientific name: Coleus sp.
Familia: Lamiaceae
Classis: Dicotyledonas
Phylum: Angiospermae
Regnum: Plantae
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.
