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623910 Eriophorum polystachion

First Collector	Lustyk,P.
Collection Date	2011-07-24
Country	Russian Federation
Province	Altay
Latitude	51.052716667°
Longitude	85.588066667°
Altitude	1630
Habitat	Taiga with Pinus sibirica and Picea obovata, and Calamagrostis obtusata and Carex cespitosa in the herb layer

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section round. Outline wavy. Culm center with net-like parenchyma cells (aerenchyma). Recognizable epidermis cells. Peripheral sclerenchymatic stabilisation structure (girders) rectangular. Large vascular bundles in 2-3 rows. Solitary large vascular

Anatomical description of leaf

Outline with rips. Upper epidermis cells in one row. Vascular bundles near the upper side of the leaf. Girders extending from the vascular bundle to the lower side of the leaf. Large cavities.