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Trichomes in Salvia (Labiatae) and their Taxonomic Significance


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Structure, development and distribution of trichomes on the floral appendages of 12 species of Salvia have been studied. A total of 17 types of nonglandular'and glandular trichomes have been recognised. They provide good taxonomic criteria on specific level and on the basis of types of trichomes and their distribution a key has been devised to distinguish various species of Salvia investigated.
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V. Singh
School of Plant Morphology, Meerut College, Meerut, India
Meena Sharma
School of Plant Morphology, Meerut College, Meerut, India
D. K. Jain
School of Plant Morphology, Meerut College, Meerut, India

Abstract


Structure, development and distribution of trichomes on the floral appendages of 12 species of Salvia have been studied. A total of 17 types of nonglandular'and glandular trichomes have been recognised. They provide good taxonomic criteria on specific level and on the basis of types of trichomes and their distribution a key has been devised to distinguish various species of Salvia investigated.