Diagnostic micromorphological features of leaf surface of selected species of the genus <i>Artemisia</i> L. (Asteraceae)

Abstract The leaves of different species the genus Artemisia show considerable inner and external structural diversity. This paper presents a comparative study micromorphological features leaf surface for seven from regions Ukraine: A. absinthium L., annua dracunculus marschalliana Spreng., vulgaris argyi H.Lév. &amp; Vaniot, verlotiorum Lamotte. vegetative organs these plants have potentially significant value as medicinal raw materials. was carried out using both light scanning electron microscopy. main diagnostic characteristics each – in terms form structure epidermal cells, stomata, trichomes (glandular non-glandular) were described illustrated. Using combinations selected qualitative investigated Artemisia, it is possible to detect identity