Quercus pacifica
Channel Islands Scrub Oak
Family |
Fagaceae |
Genus |
Quercus |
Species |
pacifica |
Category |
Woody |
Height |
2-5 m |
General Description |
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened. |
Habitat |
Found near sea levels at an altitude of approximately 300 m. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Scaly. |
Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
Oval, light brown, 2-3 mm in length. |
Leaf Description |
Oblong to oboval, glossy green, 1-5 secondary veins on either side of the midvein with a cuneate, 1.5-4 x 0.7-2 cm. |
Fruit Description |
Pointed and hairless acorn, 2-3 mm in length. |