Monocots - Database of anatomical images

653803 Stipa macroglossa

First Collector	Danihelka,J.
Collection Date	2014-07-04
Country	Kazakhstan
Province	Qaraghandy
Latitude	46.495277778°
Longitude	73.550277778°
Altitude	406
Habitat	Semi-desert

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section round. Outline smooth. Culm center with net-like parenchyma cells (aerenchyma). No visual difference between epidermis cells and sclerenchyma cells. Large vascular bundles in 2-3 rows. Small vascular bundles integrated in the sclerenchymatic

Anatomical description of leaf

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