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Quercus pacifica


Channel Islands Scrub Oak




Origin:  California, United States of America.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
pacifica
Category
Woody
Height
2-5 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
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.
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