Morphology

H, 10-20cm

Ecology

subalpine, alpine, medium site

Chorology

Alpine

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels in groups, vessel diameter 20-40µm, vessel frequency 300-400 mm2, simple perforations, fibers absent, parenchyma pervasive, rayless, without crystals

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Phloem with sieve cell groups in tangential rows, with little crystal sand

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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