Morphology

H, 20-60cm

Ecology

hill and mountain zone, medium site

Chorology

European

Xylem

Heterogeneous structure between different individuals. Distinct rings semi-ring porous, vessels in groups, earlywood vessel diameter 30-60µm, fibers absent or present, one individual with septate fibers, simple perforations, round and scalariform intervascular pits, pervasive parenchyma or not to recognize, vascular bundles or closed xylem belt, large rays confluent with axial elements. External parts of the pith with groups of sclereids or a belt of sclereids.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

With small groups of sclerechyma.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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