Monocots - Database of anatomical images

ASC00115740 Juncus acutus

First Collector	G. Rink
Collection Date	2016-09-19
Country	USA
Province	Arizona
Latitude	34.765059999999998
Longitude	-114.512439999999998
Altitude	140
Habitat	Havasu Natl. Wildlife Refuge, Topock Marsh

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section round. Outline smooth. Culm center filled. Recognizable epidermis cells. Continuous peripheral sclerenchymatic belt. Large vascular bundles in one row. Small bundles integrated in the sclerenchymatic belt. Sclerenchymatic sheath around vascu

Anatomical description of leaf

Outline smooth. Upper epidermis cells in one row. Vascular bundles centered between the upper and lower side of the leaf. Girders extending from the vascular bundle to both sides of the leaf.