SOMSO Botany Models (109)
SOMSO botany models are precision-crafted teaching tools designed to support structured botanical education across classroom and collegiate learning environments. This collection includes detailed plant models illustrating morphology, reproductive structures, and internal plant anatomy. Each model is engineered with fine structural detail and realistic finishes to support clear demonstration and system-level study in botany and plant science instruction.
SOMSO Amanita Phalloides
Model#: BoS 25(VAILL.) SECR. 3 stages. Deadly poisonous and extremely dangerous!
SOMSO Armillariella Mellea
Model#: BoS 24(VAHL ex FR.) KARST. Group showing 6 different stages of development mounted on a green base. Edible raw but poisonous when uncooked!
SOMSO Amanita Phalloides
Model#: BoS 23(VAILL.) SECR. Group showing the six most important stages of development mounted on a green base. Deadly poisonous and extremely dangerous!
SOMSO Root of Shallot Bulb
Model#: BoS 22/7Allium ascalonicum enlarged approx. 350 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a green base with description.
SOMSO Cross Section through the Peripheral Part of the Stem of the Creeping Buttercup
Model#: BoS 22/6Ranunculus repens. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Enlarged approximately 450 times in SOMSO-Plast®. In one piece. On a green base.
SOMSO Young Root of the Buttercup
Model#: BoS 22/5-ERanunculus acer sectional model enlarged approximately 300 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung and re-worked by Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a green base.
SOMSO Section through the Stem of a one Year Old Dicotyle Plant
Model#: BoS 22/4-ELime tree Tilia cordata somewhat simplified enlarged approx. 125 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung and Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a green base with description.
SOMSO Section through the Peripheral Part of a Monocotyle Stem
Model#: BoS 22/3Maize Zea mays enlarged approx. 550 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. In one piece. Mounted on a green board with description.
SOMSO Open Collateral Vascular Bundle of a Dicotyle Plant
Model#: BoS 22Enlarged approx. 550 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. In one piece. On a green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Needle Leaf of the Austrian pine
Model#: BoS 21/2Pinus nigra Longitudinal and cross sections magnified approx. 300 times. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber Separable into 3 parts.
SOMSO Section through a Two Year Old Twig of the Lime Tree
Model#: BoS 21/1Tilia sp. enlarged 350 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After microscopic slides and drawings by Prof. Dr. W. Jung. Sections through the dispersed porous type of wood show all the elements of the wood structure (transverse longitudinal...
SOMSO Anatomical Structure of Pine Wood
Model#: BoS 21Pinus silvestris enlarged approx. 350 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. The model shows the anatomical structure of pine wood in various sections: transverse radial longitudinal and tangential longitudinal through the cambium early...
SOMSO Root Tip of a Monocotyledonous Plant in Longitudinal and Cross Section
Model#: BoS 20/2Barley Hordeum vulgare enlarged approx. 200 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The root cap encloses the apical meristem. The tissues of the root body are formed by various initials: rhizodermis root bark...
SOMSO Fertilisation of the Angiosperms
Model#: BoS 19Polygonum-type enlarged 300 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. Longitudinal section showing ovary with germinating pollen grains and embryo sac stamen with pollen in sagittal section. Showing in detail the microscopic structure. On...
SOMSO Model of a Wheat Grain as an Example of a Caryopsis
Model#: BoS 18Triticum aestivum L. enlarged approx. 75 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. The model demonstrates a wheat grain divided longitudinally. The embryo can be removed. The cell layers of the fused fruit and...
SOMSO Maize Leaf in Longitudinal and Cross Section
Model#: BoS 17/3Zea mays enlarged approx. 450 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model shows the special leaf structure of a C4 plant. The vascular bundles are enclosed by a sheath in ring form....
SOMSO Section through a Christmas Rose Leaf
Model#: BoS 17/1Helleborus niger enlarged 700 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model shows the upper epidermis with cuticula the assimilatory parenchyma (differentiated in palisade and spongy tissue with vascular bundle) and the lower...
SOMSO Deciduous Leaf
Model#: BoS 17Enlarged 700 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Transverse and longitudinal sections showing the microscopic structure. In one piece. On a green base plate with description.
SOMSO Botany Models for Structured Plant Science Education
SOMSO botany models are precision-crafted teaching tools designed to support structured botanical education across classroom and collegiate learning environments. These models provide detailed representations of plant anatomy, morphology, and reproductive structures, enabling clear visualization of plant systems for in-depth study and demonstration.
Each model is engineered to align with instructional needs in biology and plant science programs, allowing educators and students to explore plant structure, growth patterns, and system-level organization with clarity and accuracy.
Engineered for Botanical Accuracy and Visual Clarity
SOMSO models are recognized for their fine structural detail and realistic construction, making them effective tools for studying plant anatomy in a structured educational setting. These models support both external morphology and internal plant structure analysis.
Key Features of SOMSO Botany Models
- Detailed representations of plant anatomy and morphology
- Clear visualization of roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive structures
- Sectional and enlarged models for focused study
- Realistic finishes for accurate visual identification
- Durable construction for repeated classroom and lab use
- Designed for system-level botanical instruction
These features allow educators to demonstrate plant structure and function while enabling students to engage with botanical concepts through visual and hands-on learning.
Designed for Biology and Plant Science Learning Environments
SOMSO botany models are used across a range of educational settings where plant structure and biological systems are studied. Their design supports both instructor-led demonstrations and independent student exploration.
Common Educational Applications
- Biology and botany classrooms
- University plant science programs
- Laboratory-based botanical instruction
- Agricultural and environmental science education
- General life science courses
These models are engineered for consistent instructional use while maintaining clarity and durability over time.
Supporting System-Level Understanding of Plant Structure
SOMSO botany models enable learners to study how individual plant structures function together within complete biological systems. This supports deeper understanding of plant growth, reproduction, and adaptation.
Whether used for demonstration, structured coursework, or independent study, SOMSO botany models provide a reliable foundation for accurate and effective plant science education.
