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Quercus saltillensis





Origin:  Coahuila and Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
saltillensis
Category
Woody
Height
3-10 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 at altitudes of 1,900-2,700 m.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Brown, 2-3 mm in length.
Leaf Description
Elliptical to oblong-lanceolate, thin, glossy dark green and glabrous with a paler underside, a rounded or heart-shaped base and 6-12 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2-8 x 1-2.5 cm.
Fruit Description
Oblong, singular or paired, 0.5-1.5 in length.
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