Petals that Reflect: Parabolic Surface Structures in the Hardy Ice Plant (IMAGE)

Shinshu University

Petals that Reflect: Parabolic Surface Structures in the Hardy Ice Plant

Caption

Microscopic parabolic ridges in the hardy ice plant’s petals create a natural glossy effect by controlling light reflection.

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Professor Hiroshi Moriwaki from Shinshu University, Japan

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