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Quercus spinosa


Ci Ye Gao Shan Li (Chinese)




Origin:  China, Myanmar and Taiwan.
Family
Fagaceae
Genus
Quercus
Species
spinosa
Category
Woody
Height
4-10 m
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
MayJuneJulyAugust
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.
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