Studies on morphology and histology of Pinellia pedatisecta

Objective: To provide evidence for identification of the morphology and histology of Pinellia pedatisecta Schott.Methods: Using microscope and scanning electron microscope,characteristics of the Pinellia pedatisecta Schott.were studied comparatively.Results: The surface of leaves,fruits,testa and pollen grain of the cultivated Pinellia pedatisecta Schott.showed different characteristics.Conclusion: The results of the study can be used for the identification of the Pinellia pedatisecta Schott.in Shandong.