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Cross-section through the leaf of papyrus

Legend:

1  epidermis
3  spongy parenchyma
4  air cavity (intercellular space) 
5  vascular bundle
2  palisade parenchyma

English name: Papyrus
Scientific name: Cyprus papyrus
Familia: Cyperaceae
Classis: Monocotyledonas
Phylum: Angiospermae
Regnum: Plantae

Hand section through fresh material