Monocots - Database of anatomical images

ASC00069645 Sporobolus cryptandrus

First Collector	H.D. Hammond
Collection Date	2001-09-02
Country	USA
Province	Arizona
Latitude	35.141670230000003
Longitude	-111.675003050000001
Altitude	2134
Habitat	Flagstaff airport

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. Vascular bundles integrated in peripheral stabilisation structure (girders). Sclerenchyma

Anatomical description of leaf

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