Morphology

H,C, 2-10cm

Ecology

Subalpine, alpine, normal site

Chorology

Alpine

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary, vessel diameter <20mµ, fibers absent, vessel frequency 200-500 mm2, reticulate vessel-pitting, ring shake, fibers missing, pervasive parenchyma, rayless, crystals absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem and cortex

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
 

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