I'm glad you asked! Some domatia are formed by tufts of trichomes (hairs) in vein axils. These hairs provide protection & cover for mites that guard the leaves. 1st photo: Jasminum dichotomum #Oleaceae; 2nd: Vitis vulpina #Vitaceae #domatia
I'm glad you asked! Some domatia are formed by tufts of trichomes (hairs) in vein axils. These hairs provide protection & cover for mites that guard the leaves. 1st photo: Jasminum dichotomum #Oleaceae; 2nd: Vitis vulpina #Vitaceae #domatia