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Image Title: Transverse view of trunk interior of Browningia candelaris
Image Credit: James D. Mauseth, University of Texas
AJB Editor: Nels R. Lersten, Iowa State University
Intended End User: Teacher, Student
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Copyright held by: James D. Mauseth, BSA
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About the Image

Transverse view of trunk interior of Browningia candelaris, illustrating adaptations wood rays and a broad pith with an extensive system of collateral vascular bundles.

Link to the AJB Abstract for the article:

Medullary bundles and the evolution of cacti

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