Morphology

Z, 40-80cm

Ecology

mediterranean

Chorology

SW-European

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse to semi-ring porous, vessels solitary vessel diameter 20-30µm vessel frequency 300-400 mm2, simple perforations, fibers thick-walled, with large pits, parenchyma apotracheal and scanty paratracheal, rays: 2-3 seriate, homocellular with square or upright cells,

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

With regular layers of thick-walled sclerenchyma cells (fibers). With crystal druses.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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