Tilia Stem (Cross Section)
Tilia
A cross section of a basswood stem (Tilia stem c.s.) stained with Fast Green, exhibiting classic woody dicotyledonous stem anatomy undergoes secondary growth. At the center lies a well-defined parenchymatous pith surrounded by a broad ring of secondary xylem characterized by densely packed tracheids, vessel elements, and prominent radially extending vascular rays. Surrounding the vascular cambium is the secondary phloem, organized into characteristic wedge-shaped or triangular bands alternating with dilated phloem rays. The outermost region is enclosed by a protective layer of cortex and cork cambium (phellogen) generating periderm/cork layers.
- Category
- Botany & Plants
- Magnification
- 20x
- Stain
- Fast Green
- Tags
- Tilia stem, Tilia, basswood stem cross section, woody dicot stem, secondary xylem, secondary phloem, vascular cambium, vascular rays, dilated phloem rays, pith parenchyma, periderm, cork cambium, secondary growth, plant anatomical section
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