Morphology

T, 5-15cm

Ecology

mountain and alpine, normal site

Xylem

Only on ring, vessels in radial multiples, vessel diameter 20 - 50µm, parenchyma no to recognize, rayless. No phloem in pith.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Little sieve element clusters, often uniform cortex.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
   
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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