The story for kids
Palisade cells. At the top of a leaf, the cells stand side by side, like columns. They're full of green bits, so they can catch lots of light. That's why the top of a leaf is greener than the bottom.
Facts
- At the top of a leaf, the cells stand side by side like pillars.
- They are full of green specks to catch lots of light.
- That's why the top of a leaf is greener than the bottom.
Numbers
- Size
- ~0.1 mm
- Where
- Top of the leaf
- Do
- Catch light