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. |