Hibiscus trionum flower (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Hibiscus trionum flower

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Striations start to form in the cuticle on the adaxial side of the proximal (purple) region of the Hibiscus trionum petal during early stages of bud development and are fully established by the time the flower is fully developed.

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Image by Chiara A. Airoldi.

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