Morphology

Shrub, 2-3m

Ecology

Subtropical and mediterranean, dry and medium sites

Chorology

S-European

Xylem

Indistinct rings, diffuse porous, vessels in radial multiples, simple perforations, thin-walled fibers, parenchyma apotracheal, heterogeneous uni- and biseriate rays with 3-5 upright cells. Few isodiametric crystals in axial parenchyma. Sieve cell groups around the pith (= Medullary phloem).

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

With sclerenchymatic groups and prismatic crystals

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

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