February 6th, 2012
(via TYWKIWDBI (“Tai-Wiki-Widbee”): Trichomes) These “trichomes” are projections on the surface of a cucumber; the little points are “40 times thinner than a sewing needle*” and contain cucurbitacin - a toxic substance that deters herbivores (and punishes gardeners who don’t wear gloves). [fucking cucumbers…]

(via TYWKIWDBI (“Tai-Wiki-Widbee”): Trichomes)

These “trichomes” are projections on the surface of a cucumber; the little points are “40 times thinner than a sewing needle*” and contain cucurbitacin - a toxic substance that deters herbivores (and punishes gardeners who don’t wear gloves).

[fucking cucumbers…]

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