Trichomes: The fluff The trichomes of Camellia Sinensis are the fine hair-like outgrowth on the leaf’s surface. They are non-glandular and unicellular and form an indumentum or a covering of downy hairs, on buds and first leaves. Trichomes help protect the leaf by reducing the amount of UV radiation and producing oils at each trichomes… Continue reading Trichomes