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 Figure 1. Snapshot of pollen under foldscope
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 Figure 2. Picture of Redhot poker (
 
 Kniphofia uvaria)
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 Tiny and translucent cells can be seen, which indicates for the presence of pollen on the sample stage under the view of the foldscope as shown in figure 1.


 Figure 1 was taken on May 10th at 10:39 PM at Bechtel Residence lawn. The sample was obtained by picking one of the yellow flowers on the stalk. The anther was taken out of the flower and was then squished on a glass sample stage to release the pollen. Afterwards, a drop of water was added onto the pollen. A plastic square sheet was then placed on top of the pollen and water droplet for view under the foldscope.


 The plant species for that pollen: Kniphofia uvaria


 Other relevant information


 Genus: Kniphofia


 Family: Asphodelaceae


 Order: Asparagales


 Clade: Angiosperms (monocots)


 Kingdom: Plantae


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