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Juniperus Virginiana, Eastern Cedar Radial Section

Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section

This is an image from a stained standard section of Juniperus virginiana made by John P. Limbach of Ripon, Wisconsin. The cross-field pitting is "Cupressoid", inclined and bordered. The border is as wide or slightly wider than the aperature.

Transmitted Off Circular Polarized Light Illumination

Definition/Function:

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Cupressaceae GENUS: Juniperus SPECIES: Virginiana

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