The first post in a long time!


 I was wondering how sage leaves look like under a microscope. So many “hairs ” !! I guess it explains the soft feeling when you touch the leave.


 I’m also wondering what are those dark green circles? Stomata?

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 macro sage leave
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 close up on green circles
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 close up on green circles and hairs
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 side view, hairs
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sage leaves

Caroline stefani

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