Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and tissues of stonewort (Chara and Nitella species). Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and growing points. Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

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Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and growing points. Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.

Microscope drawings of plant anatomy with cells and tissues of stonewort (Chara and Nitella species). Lithograph after C. Varley, c.1834.