Morphology

H, 5 - 10 cm

Ecology

subalpine and alpine

Chorology

E-European W-Asian

Xylem

Distinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels solitary and thick-walled, simple perforation, vessel diameter 20-30 µm, fibers absent, parenchyma pervasive rays absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform cortex, multilayered periderm with regular arranged cells.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
  
Bark
 

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