Morphology

H, 20 - 100cm

Ecology

subalpine zone, moist site

Chorology

W-Alps

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary, in groups, in radial multiples, simple perforations, paratracheal parenchyma, thin walled marginal parenchyma, ray width 3-6 cells,

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

No tangential layers of collapsed sieve cells, radial rows of parenchyma cells, distinct ray dilatations, groups of sclereids in cortex.

Remarks

Champex, Botanical Garden, Valais, Switzerland

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
  

© 2005 WSL - F. Schweingruber, W. Landolt, last update 18.11.2010