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Tangential section through a basswood stem
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English name: Basswood/linden Scientific name: Tilia sp. Familia: Tiliaceae Classis: Dicotyledonas Phylum: Angiospermae Regnum: Plantae
Spiral-like thickening provide support to sustain the strong underpressure in the xylem vessels

last modified: 5 Jun 2014