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 Chloroplast of Higher Plant
Model#: BoS 16/2Enlarged approximately 60000 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model shows the submicroscopic fine structure of a chloroplast on three vertical plane cross sections with the outer and inner chloroplast membrane grain...
SOMSO Plant Cell
Model#: BoS 16/1Enlarged approximately 6000 times made in special transparent plastic. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model provides a slightly schematic picture of a mature cell from the assimilation tissue of a plant. It combines both...
SOMSO Plant Cell
Model#: BoS 16Enlarged 3000 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung. Showing the microscopic structure. In one piece. On a green base with explanatory note..
SOMSO Cacao Fruit
Model#: BoS 15/33Theobroma cacao natural size made of SOMSO-Plast®. According to Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Separable into 7 parts. On a green base.
SOMSO Pine Cone Scale
Model#: BoS 15/31-1Pinus silvestris enlarged approx. 8 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Mature seed scale with two winged seeds. In one piece. On green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Pine, Female
Model#: BoS 15/31Pinus silvestris inflorescence enlarged approx. 20 times seed scale with ovules and covering scale enlarged approx. 80 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Upper part removable. On green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Pine, Male
Model#: BoS 15/30Pinus silvestris flower enlarged approx. 18 times stamen enlarged approx. 90 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a stand with green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Buttercup, Fruit
Model#: BoS 15/20-BTall buttercup Ranunculus acer enlarged approx. 20 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a stand with green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Buttercup, Flower
Model#: BoS 15/20-ATall buttercup Ranunculus acer enlarged approx. 10 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a stand with green base and explanatory note.
SOMSO Buttercup, Flower and Fruit
Model#: BoS 15/20Ranunculus acer flower enlarged approx. 10 times fruit enlarged approx. 20 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece: Flower and Fruit. This models can be delivered also as single models: BoS...
SOMSO Dandelion, Inflorescence, individual blossom and fruit
Model#: BoS 15/19Taraxacum officinale enlarged approx. 8 times made in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The inflorescence is longitudinally sectioned. The individual flower and fruit can be removed from the green base. With explanatory note.
SOMSO Pea, Pod
Model#: BoS 15/16Pisum sativum enlarged approx. 8 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Separable into 3 parts. On a stand with green base and explanatory note.
SOMSO Pea, Flower
Model#: BoS 15/15Pisum sativum enlarged approx. 9 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Separable into 3 parts. On a stand with green base and explanatory note.
SOMSO Willow Catkin
Model#: BoS 15/14-AEnlarged approx. 8 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. A male and a female catkin. Interchangeable and hinged. Separable into 5 parts. On a green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Willow Flower, Male and Female
Model#: BoS 15/14Enlarged approx. 80 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. Weber. In one piece. On a stand with green base.
SOMSO Rape Pod
Model#: BoS 15/12Brassica napus enlarged approx. 8 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. This model shows the typical architecture of a cruciferous plant pod. One of the two carpels can be separated from the placenta...
SOMSO Rape, Flower
Model#: BoS 15/11Brassica napus enlarged approx. 10 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Separable into 2 parts. On a stand with green base with explanatory note.
SOMSO Example of a not united Perianth of an Angiosperm Flower
Model#: BoS 15/10Enlarged approx. 10 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung and Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model shows a median section of a flower with individual removable parts. Separable into 11 parts. On a...
SOMSO Potato Flower
Model#: BoS 15/9Solanum tuberosum enlarged approx. 10 times in SOMSO-Plast® after Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Seperable by removal of the ovary with pistil and stamens. The ovary is cut longitudinally and one half of the ovary with...
SOMSO Flower of the Grape Vine
Model#: BoS 15/8Vitis vinifera enlarged approx. 50 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The corolla leaves are fused as in nature. The corolla is removable as a whole. The ovary is cut longitudinally. One part...
SOMSO Model showing Germination
Model#: BoS 15/7A collection for comparing the germination of rye (10 times enlarged) bean (5 times enlarged) and spruce (20 times enlarged). In SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung and Prof. Dr. W. Weber. The model clearly...
SOMSO Real Camomile
Model#: BoS 15/6Matricaria chamomilla inflorescene (composite) enlarged approx. 9 times in SOMSO-Plast®. Ligulate flower 20 x magnification tubular flower 80 x magnification. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. In one piece. On a stand with green base and...
SOMSO Earlet of Rye
Model#: BoS 15/5Secale cereale enlarged approx. 25 times in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Jung and Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Separable into 4 parts to show the typical structure of an earlet of grass. On a stand...
SOMSO Smelling Primrose
Model#: BoS 15/4Primula officinalis (cowslip) in SOMSO-Plast®. After Prof. Dr. W. Weber. Median section through two heterostyled smelling primrose flowers enlarged approx. 13 times. The relief presentation highlights the heterostyly to facilitate cross fertilization. In one piece....
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.
