BIOINFOLET - A Quarterly Journal of Life Sciences
Web of Science
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue: 4b

Anatomical study on stem and leaf of Mentha Spicata linn

  • Author:
  • Madhuri S. Patil, Himani V. Mahajan, Smita S. Chaudhari
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 678 to 681

Dept. of Botany, Dr. A. G. D. Bendale Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Jalgaon

Online published on 22 January, 2021.

Abstract

Anatomical study of leaf, petiole and stem of Mentha spicata Linn. (Family : Lamiaceae ) was undertaken. The T.S. of stem was quadrangular. Leaves were bifacial with upper and lower epidermis and single large saucer shaped vascular bundle. Petiole was with obtuse margin and single large arc shaped vascular bundle in the middle. Small rudimentary vascular bundles at each corner were also found.

Keywords

Mentha spicata Linn, Medicinal Plant, Anatomy, Leaf, Petiole, Stem