Architecture of the leaf of the greater reed mace, Typha latifolia L.

1992/10/01 by URSULA ROWLATT, Ursula Rowlatt, HENRY MORSHEAD · 3 citations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Engineering · #Plant responses to water stress #Tree Root and Stability Studies #Plant Molecular Biology Research

paper · doi:10.1111/j.1095-8339.1992.tb00289.x

Abstract

The construction of the leaf of T. latifolia is that of a lightweight cantilever beam of sandwich type mounted vertically. A continuous leaf-handed twist starts at the base of the leaf, proceeds gradually throughout its length and becomes most pronounced toward the tip. It is argued that this construction prevents buckling under natural conditions and injury in storms.

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