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abot84-6
Title
<em>Oreocereus celsianus</em> growing in the altiplano of northern Argentina
Author
James D. Mauseth University of Texas Department of Integrative Biology Austin Texas 78712 USA j.mauseth@mail.utexas.edu
Keywords
Cactaceae, Cactus, Evolution, Vessel, Water Stress, Wood
Description
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Plants of Oreocereus celsianus growing in the altiplano of northern Argentina at an altitude of 4000 m. These cacti have dimorphic wood. While young and small they produce a soft spongy wood and the body is supported by turgor. When older, taller, and heavier they produce a fibrous wood strong wnough to support the body.
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Botanical Name
<em>Oreocereus celsianus</em>
Location Area
Northern Argentina
Location Country
Argentina
End User Role
Teacher, Learner
Link URL
http://www.amjbot.org/cgi/content/abstract/84/6/815
Link Title
Presence of paratracheal water storage tissue does not alter vessel characters in cactus wood
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