Some strains of S marcescens are capable of producing a pigment called prodigiosin, which ranges in color from dark red to pale pink, depending on the age of the colonies.
Vascular Tissue: the xylem and phloem in leaves are confined to vascular bundles or veins. Veins are surrounded by a layer of cells call the bundle sheath. The bundle sheath can be composed of parenchyma, colenchyma, or fibers.
A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant and is the principal lateral appendage of the stem. The leaves and stem together form the shoot. Leaves are collectively referred to as foliage, as in autumn foliage. Diagram of a simple leaf. Apex Midvein (Primary vein) Secondary vein. Lamina. Leaf margin Petiole Bud Stem Although leaves can be seen in many different shapes, sizes and textures, typically a leaf is a thin, dorsiventrally flattened organ, borne above ground and specialized for photosynthesis.