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Quercus microphylla





Origin:  (Michoacan, Jalisco, Hidalgo and Tlaxcala), Mexico.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
microphylla
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Height
40-100 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Habitat
Dry areas at an altitude of 2,000-3,000 m.
Bark/Stem Description
Dark in colour and fissured.
Flower/Leaf Bud Description
Obtuse and brown, 1-2 mm.
Leaf Description
Elliptic, toothed, glossy greyish-green and rough, a rounded or cordate base, 1-3.5 x 0.7-2 cm.
Fruit Description
Acorn, globose to ovoid, 1-1.5 cm.
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