Quercus macdougallii


Botanical Information

FamilyFagaceae
GenusQuercus
Speciesmacdougallii
CategoryWoody
OriginOaxaca, Mexico.

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as globally threatened.
HabitatDry montane forests at an altitude of approximately 3,000 m.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionOvoid and narrow, 1 mm in length.
Leaf DescriptionOblong elliptical, 6 secondary veins prominently on the underside and rounded base, 3-4 x 1-2 cm.
Fruit DescriptionGlobose, acorn, 1.5-1.7 cm in diameter

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