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Quercus cedrosensis


Cedros Island Oak




Origin:  Baja, California, United States of America and Mexico
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
cedrosensis
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
Height
1.8-6 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as vulnerable.
Habitat
Sclerophyllous vegetation in lowlands and mountainous areas at an altitude of 100-1,600 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Young twigs are covered in hairs.
Leaf Description
Lanceolate to ovate, glabrous with a greenish-white waxy underside and a rounded or cuneate base.
Fruit Description
Acorn, 1.5-2.2 cm.
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