Morphology

H, 5-10 cm

Ecology

subalpine, alpine, medium site

Chorology

Rocky Mountains

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary, simple perforations, intervessel pits round, vessel diameter 20 ¿ 35 µm, parenchyma rare or not to recognize, crystals absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem and cortex. Crystals druses in the cortex and the pith.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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Tangential section
 
Bark
 

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