Morphology

H, 10 - 30cm

Ecology

arid zone

Chorology

Rocky Mountains

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessel in short radial multiples, simple perforation, vessel diameter 30-50µm, round intervessel pits, fibers thin-to thick walled, paratrac heal and marginal parenchyma, homocellular rays upright cells.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Phloem with small radial groups of sieve tubes, with lactifers.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
  
Tangential section
 
Radial section
  
Bark
 

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