Quercus invaginata


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesinvaginata
CategoryWoody
OriginCoahuila, Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
Leaf DescriptionOboval to elliptical, glossy green with 6-10 secondary veins on either side of the midvein, rounded at both ends, 3-4 x 1.5-2 cm.
Fruit DescriptionEllipsoid acorn 1.5 x 1 cm.

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