Morphology

T, H. 30cm

Ecology

Alpine, very dry site,

Chorology

Argentina

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels in long radial multiples, tangential rows of vessels, paratracheal parenchyma, thin walled marginal parenchyma, ray width 3-4 cells.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

No tangential layers of collapsed sieve cells, radial rows of parenchyma cells, distinct ray dilatations, radial groups of sclereids in primary bark.

Remarks

Cross section:
Tangential section:
Radial section:
Bark:

Mendoza, Argentina

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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