Vessel element
Definition
A wider, shorter water-conducting cell found in hardwoods (flowering plants). Vessel elements join end-to-end through perforations to form vessels. Their arrangement, diameter, and perforation plate type are primary characters in hardwood identification.
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- Plant Anatomy and Morphology for IdentificationA wider, shorter water-conducting cell found in hardwoods (flowering plants). Vessel elements join end-to-end through perforations to form vessels. Their arran...