Morphology

H, 30 - 60 cm

Ecology

coast

Chorology

Western Europe

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels in radial multiples, tangential rows of vessels, 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, distinct ray dilatations, groups of sclereids in cortex.

Remarks

Barnstable, Devon, GB

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
     
Tangential section
 
Radial section
  
Bark
  

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