Term:
Cystolith
Cystolith
Definition:
A crystal typically of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) located in the epidermal cells at the surface of leaves of certain plants (e.g., Acanthaceae) and appearing as a light-colored streak or protuberance.
A crystal typically of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) located in the epidermal cells at the surface of leaves of certain plants (e.g., Acanthaceae) and appearing as a light-colored streak or protuberance.