The surface to the right has been cut, but the surface to the front (which has the dots), looks like it has been broken apart from the rest of the plant by force not cut with a knife. So why are these black dots only in that small area and not everywhere on the front facing surface? Something about the area i marked is different from the rest.
If it “breaks” it might not actually sever the strands of the material, and behave more like wood splitting along its length. Also if it was oxidation then the whole cut surface on the right should be completely black.
They’re water carrying vessels which oxidized when cut, like an apple turning brown.
The perspective doesnt make it look like there is a cut there, but the image is just not the best.
I mean, if it was still intact we wouldn’t be able to see the inside. Or am I not getting something? (No offense, I’m often not sure if I’m stupid :D)
The surface to the right has been cut, but the surface to the front (which has the dots), looks like it has been broken apart from the rest of the plant by force not cut with a knife. So why are these black dots only in that small area and not everywhere on the front facing surface? Something about the area i marked is different from the rest.
Aaah, I assumed it makes no difference whether it was broken or cut. A bit like apples that turn brown over time of you don’t pour lemon juice on it.
If it “breaks” it might not actually sever the strands of the material, and behave more like wood splitting along its length. Also if it was oxidation then the whole cut surface on the right should be completely black.