Micromorphology of trichomes in the flowers of the horse chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum L.

Aesculus hippocastanum L. is an ornamental tree appreciated for its beautiful flowers and leaves. The flowers of this species contain secondary metabolites exhibiting pharmacological activity. They also produce essential oils and coloured “nectar guides”, which enable insects to reach nectar and pol...

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Main Authors: Mirosława Chwil, Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska, Aneta Sulborska, Magdalena Michońska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Polish Botanical Society 2014-01-01
Series:Acta Agrobotanica
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Online Access:https://pbsociety.org.pl/journals/index.php/aa/article/view/2878