Cannabis under the miscroscope

Glandular trichome from a cannabis flower

Cross-sectional view of a stem. This highlights the plant's fibrous properties and its use in textile fibers.

A nearly perfect female head. The field of view is 1 mm wide.

The top of a cannabis bud. Field of view: 3.5 mm wide

A 5-day-old seedling. Note the concentration of trichomes, which prevents parasitic insects from eating the new leaves.

Pistil of a female flower. Image width: 2 mm

Cross-section of a petiole

Polarized image of a fertilizer used in hydroponics.

Image of the internal structure of a stem, known as «spiral lignin.» It is used to transport water and nutrients within the plant.

A 5-day-old sprout emerging from damp rock wool.

Cross-sectional view of a rosemary leaf, which has the same cellular structure as cannabis. 0.5 mm wide

Cross-sectional view of the main vein of a marijuana leaf

Side view of a cannabis leaf.

Colorized image taken with a scanning electron microscope. The main vein of a leaf is visible, from which a secondary vein branches off. The actual width of the image is 3 mm.

Optical microscope view of a leaf's epidermis, magnified 40x

Unidentified crystal found on the surface of a marijuana bud. Most likely from a chemical fertilizer.

Under an optical microscope, with a little stain, you can clearly see the plant's cellular structure.

Calcium oxalate crystal. Even a small dose can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. Field of view: 0.005 mm