Morphology

H,C, 2-7cm

Ecology

alpine, normal site

Chorology

Alpine

Xylem

Indistinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary, vessel diameter 20-30mµ, between vascular bundles large zone with pith cells, fibers absent, vessel frequency -200 mm2, reticulate vessel-pitting, fibers missing, pervasive parenchyma, rayless, crystals absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem and cortex.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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