Morphology

G, 50-100cm

Ecology

hill and mountain zone

Chorology

s-Europ. Mountain

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary, vessel diameter 20 - 30mµ, fibers absent, vessel frequency 200-500 mm2, intervessel pits gash-like,fibers missing, pervasive parenchyma, very large rays between vascular bundles, with crystal druses

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

With groups of sclereids and crystals druses.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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