Anatomical structure of a leaf and seedling of a rare species Dorema microcarpum (Apiaceae)

Abstract

This article presents studies on the morpho-anatomical structure of Dorema microcarpum Korovin, which is the only representative from the family Apiaceae in Uzbekistan that is found only in the flora of the Ferghana Valley. The range of the species covers mainly the Namangan region. Particular attention is paid to the anatomy of the leaf petiole, leaf epidermis, and seedling. The studied species has amphistomatic leaves and revealed anomocytic and anisocytic stomatal apparatus. Anatomical studies were carried out according to the generally accepted methodology. As a result of studying the morpho-anatomical structure of the leaf blade, epidermis, and seedling of plants, a relationship was found with their ecology, and the degree of adaptability to living conditions was revealed.