No Pumpkin Here
Science Seen | No Pumpkin Here ©2003 Eye of Science/Photo Researchers Inc. This electron micrograph, taken by the German science graphics firm Eye of Science, shows the surface of a lavender leaf. The herb's thistly hairs protect the oil sac, but when stressed enough, they pierce the sac and release the fragrant oils. function sendData() { document.frm.pathName.value = location.pathname; result = false if (document.frm.score[0].checked) result = true; if (document.frm
The Scientist Staff
Nov 16, 2003
Science Seen | No Pumpkin Here
©2003 Eye of Science/Photo Researchers Inc. |
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