This prepared microscope slide features a cross section of an old Tilia stem, commonly known as basswood, and is ideal for examining secondary growth in dicot stems. The slide is professionally stained to highlight characteristic structures, including secondary xylem and annual rings, which are critical for understanding vascular tissue development in plants.
Mounted on a 25 x 77mm (1 x 3 inch) pre-cleaned glass slide with ground edges, this sample is designed for safe classroom use. It serves as an effective teaching tool for NGSS-aligned structure-function biology instruction, particularly in botany and plant anatomy curricula.