Morphology

H, 20-50 cm

Ecology

hill and mountain zone, medium site

Chorology

S-European, Mountain

Xylem

Distinct rings, semi-ring porous, vessels in radial multipels, vessel diameter 30-50 µm, simple perforations, round intervessel pits, fibers thin- to thick-walled, parenchyma not to recognize, sometimes marginal. rays very large, vascular bundle remaining, crystals absent.

Xylem-Code

See annex

Phloem

Simple construction, crystals absent.

Explanations

For explanations please see the Feature Characteristics.

Cross section
  
Tangential section
 
Radial section
 
Bark
 

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