Morphology

H, 20-90cm

Ecology

Hill zone, dry site

Chorology

Eurasian

Xylem

Distinct rings, vessels in radial multiples, tangential rows of vessels, simple perforations, paratracheal parenchyma, ray width 3-6 cells.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Tangential layers of collapsed sieve cells, distinct ray dilatations, groups of sclereids in phloem and cortex.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
  

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