Morphology

H, 10 - 40cm

Ecology

hill zone, dry sites

Chorology

W-Europe

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessel in long radial multiples, simple perforation, vessel diameter 30-50µm, round intervessel pits, fibers thin walled, indistinct and marginal parenchyma, homocellular rays upright cells.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform phloem, with ray dilatations, with a few lactifers.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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