Morphology

H, 5-10 cm

Ecology

hill and mountain zone, medium site

Chorology

European

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary and in radial multiples, simple perforations, vessel diameter 20 25 µm, parenchyma absent or not to recognize, rayless, crystals absent

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem and cortex. Crystals absent.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
  
Bark
 

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