Monocots - Database of anatomical images

ASC00038679 Nassella viridula

First Collector	V.O. Mayes
Collection Date	1972-04-30
Country	USA
Province	Arizona
Latitude	35.711388999999997
Longitude	-109.559252999999998
Altitude	1920
Habitat	Ganado, Hubbell Trading Post

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section round. Outline smooth. Culm center hollow. Recognizable epidermis cells. Continuous peripheral sclerenchymatic belt. Large vascular bundles in 2-3 rows. Solitary large vascular bundles. Vascular bundles integrated in peripheral stabilisation

Anatomical description of leaf

Outline with rips. Upper and lower epidermis cells of equal size and shape. Vascular bundles centered between the upper and lower side of the leaf. Girders extending from the vascular bundle to both sides of the leaf.