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Creation Date
10-3-2018
Keywords
Embryonic leaves; Cotyledons; Photography; Desert plant; Mojave
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Education | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics
Document Type
Image
File Format
jpeg
File Size
1.196 Kb
Language
English
Description
The embryonic leaves (cotyledons) are the first structures to emerge from the earth as a flowering plant begins its life. Although incredibly small, cotyledons provide a wealth of information regarding structure and appearance, internally and externally, of the future full-grown plant. By photographing the early stages of emerging seedlings in the greenhouse, a unique desert plant identification guide will be produced as part of my research in the eastern Mojave. I hope this guide will inspire land managers, nature enthusiasts and even students. Big things can start off in small packages!
Time Period
2010-2019; 21st century
Keywords
Embryonic leaves; Cotyledons; Photography; Desert plant; Mojave