Morphology

(T) H. 20 - 50cm

Ecology

Hill and mountain zone

Chorology

Mediterranean

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary, in groups, tangential rows of vessels, paratracheal parenchyma, thin walled marginal parenchyma, ray width 3-4 cells

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Bark with numerous thick walled sclereids

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Bark
 

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