Morphology

H,C, 30-60cm

Ecology

Hill zone, dry site

Chorology

Mediterranean, w-Asia

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary or in small groups, vessel diameter 20 - 50µ, vessels thick walled (2µ), thin walled parenchyma between vessels, rayless, Crystal absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform anatomy, sieve elements and parenchyma in radial rows, crystal druses in cortex.

Remarks

Maurienne, France

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
  
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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