Morphological and Anatomical Characteristics of Cichorium intybus L., Tragopogon latifolius Boiss. and Tussilago farfara L. (Asteraceae)

Abstract

Edible and medicinal parts of Cichorium intybus L. Tragopogon latifolius Boiss. and Tussilago farfara L. (Asteraceae) were
investigated morphologically and anatomically. These plants are used as food and folk medicines. Plant samples were collected
from different locations in the West and Central Black Sea regions. The stem and leaf of C. intybus, the leaf of T. latifolius and the
leaf and petiole of T. farfara were used for anatomical investigation. The stomata index and stomata index rate of three species were
calculated. C. intybus had secretory structure in the cortex of stem and little glandular hairs on the upper and lower epidermis of
leaves. T. latifolius and C. intybus had equifacial and T. farfara had bifacial mesophyll. T. latifolius had anomocytic and anisocytic
stomata. C. intybus and T. farfara had anomocytic stomata.