Morphology

H, 10-20cm

Ecology

subalpine, alpine, medium site

Chorology

W-European

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse- porous, vessels in short radial multiples, vessel diameter 20-40µm, vessel frequency 200-300 mm2, simple perforations, fibers thin-to thick-walled, with small pits, parenchyma paratracheal, few rays width 3-6 cells, ray cells not lignified, rays with square cells, without crystals

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Phloem with tangential rows of sclereids, with ray dilatations

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
  

© 2005 WSL - F. Schweingruber, W. Landolt, last update 18.11.2010