Lemon. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a lemon (Citrus limon), showing the spherical lysigenous oil glands (violet-red) in the rind (

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Lemon. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a lemon (Citrus limon), showing the spherical lysigenous oil glands (violet-red) in the rind (exocarp), which secrete fragrant oil. Under the rind is the pulp (mesocarp, violet dots), followed by the core, with the seeds (oval, pink) and juice vesicles. The loculus with axile placentation at centre. Magnification: when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Size: 4394px × 4394px
Photo credit: © DR KEITH WHEELER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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