Monocots - Database of anatomical images

581153 Stipa pennata

First Collector Danihelka,J.
Collection Date 2006-07-22
Country Russian Federation
Province Altay
Latitude 50.725805556°
Longitude 86.333666667°
Altitude 800
Habitat Species-rich steppe with Carex humilis and Stipa cf. zalesskii on a gentle N facing slope

Anatomical description of culm

Cross-section round. Outline smooth. Culm center hollow. Recognizable epidermis cells. Continuous peripheral sclerenchymatic belt. Large vascular bundles distributed over the entire culm. Solitary large vascular bundles. Sclerenchymatic sheath around vasc

Anatomical description of leaf

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

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