Morphology

H,, 2 - 10 cm

Ecology

alpine, medium site

Chorology

Alps

Xylem

Indistinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels solitary, simple perforation, vessel diameter 20 - 50µm, parenchyma apotracheal and paratracheal, rayless.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Uniform cortex. Rhaphids present.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Tangential section
 
Bark
  

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