Quercus spinosa
Ci Ye Gao Shan Li (Chinese)
| Family |
| Fagaceae |
| Genus |
| Quercus |
| Species |
| spinosa |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Height |
| 4-10 m |
| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Habitat |
| Mountain forests at an altitude of 1,000-3,100 m. |
| Leaf Description |
| Oboval to elliptic, dark green with an obtuse apex and subcordate base, 4-8 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, 2.5-7 x 1.5-4 cm. |
| Flower Description |
| Pistillate inflorescences, 1-3 cm in length. |
| Fruit Description |
| Acorn, ovoid globose, 1.2-2 x 1 cm. |