Morphology

C 20-40 cm

Ecology

hill and mountain zone, medium site

Chorology

Mediterranean

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary, simple perforation, vessel diameter <30-50 µm, fibers with large pits, paratracheal parenchyma, rays 1to 2 cells in width, all cells upright, crystals absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform cortex, distinct ray dilatations, with oil ducts.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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