Morphology

H, 5-10 cm

Ecology

mediterranean

Chorology

European

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary, simple perforations, intervessel pits round, vessel diameter 20 ¿ 30 µm, with septate fibers, parenchyma rare or not to recognize, crystals absent. Stem lobed

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem and cortex. Crystals druses in the cortex and the pith.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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Radial section
 
Bark
 

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