Histology of medicinal plants

by William James Mansfield

PLATE 74
Starch

1. Kava-kava (Piper methysticum, Forst., f.).
2. Pokeroot (Phytolacca americana, L.).
3. Rhubarb (Rheum officinale, Baill.).

PLATE 75
Starch Grains

1. Bryonia (Bryonia alba, L.).
2. Belladonna root (Atropa belladonna, L.).
3. Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis, L.).
4. Colchicum root (Colchicum autumnale, L.).

PLATE 76
Starch Masses

1. Aggregate starch of cardamon seed (Elettaria cardamomum, Maton).
2. Aggregate starch of white pepper (Piper nigrum, L.).
3. Aggregate starch of cubebs (Piper cubeba, L., f.).
4. Aggregate starch of grains of paradise (Amomum melegueta, Rosc.).

INULIN

Inulin is the reserve carbohydrate material found in the plants of the composite family.