Anomocytic stomata
Definition
A stomatal type where the guard cells are surrounded by ordinary epidermal cells with no defined subsidiary cells. Found in Erythroxylum and useful in epidermal peel preparations for leaf identification.
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- Botanical Identification of Other Controlled Plant SpeciesA stomatal type where the guard cells are surrounded by ordinary epidermal cells with no defined subsidiary cells. Found in Erythroxylum and useful in epiderma...