Morphology

Z, 5-20 cm

Ecology

mediterranean

Chorology

S-European

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse- to semi-ring-porous, vessels solitary vessel diameter 20-40µm vessel frequency 200-300 mm2, simple perforations, fibers thick-walled, with large pits, parenchyma apotracheal and scanty paratracheal, rays uni-seriate rarely to 3-seriate, homocellular with square or upright cells.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Wit isolated sclerenchyma cells, with many crystal druses.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
 
Tangential section
 
Bark
 

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