Bark fissured

• Title

  Bark fissured

• Definition

  Bark with distinct longitudinal grooves.

• Notes

  In some Lecythidaceae, such as Corythophora rimosa and the species of Lecythis sect. pisonis, the bark is very deeply fissured. In other species, such as Lecythis mesophylla and L. poiteaui, the bark is shallowly fissured but still fissured.

• Related Terms

  Bark rough

  Bark scalloped

  Bark smooth

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