Monocots - Database of anatomical images

ASC00112244 Carex geophila

First Collector M. Licher
Collection Date 2015-04-11
Country USA
Province Arizona
Latitude 34.458557999999996
Longitude -111.411444000000003
Altitude 2201
Habitat Mogollon Rim, junction Hwy 260/87

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section triangular. Outline with rips. Culm center hollow. Recognizable epidermis cells. Peripheral sclerenchymatic stabilisation structure (girders) rectangular. Large vascular bundles in one row. Vascular bundles integrated in peripheral stabilisa

Anatomical description of leaf

Outline smooth. Upper and lower epidermis cells of equal size and shape. Upper epidermis cells in several rows. Vascular bundles centered between the upper and lower side of the leaf. Girders extending from the vascular bundle to both sides of the leaf.

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