Morphology

H, succulent plant, 2-8cm

Ecology

Subtropical, thermophile zone

Chorology

Canary Islands, Gomera

Xylem

Only one ring. vessels solitary, vessel diameter 20 ¿ 50µm, vessel frequency 100-200 mm2 reticulate vessel-pitting, Rayless.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Distinct sieve cell groups with crystal sand and very small crystal druses.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Bark
 

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