Quercus sadleriana
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Quercus sadleriana R.Br.ter 1871
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Quercus sadleriana is a species of oak known by the common names Sadler's oak and deer oak. It is native to southwestern Oregon and far northern California in the Klamath Mountains.[1] It grows in coniferous forests.[2]
Description
Quercus sadleriana is a shrub growing 1 to 3 meters (3.3-10 feet) tall from a root network with rhizomes. The leaves are reminiscent of chestnut leaves, oval with toothed edges and rounded, faintly pointed ends. The fruit is an acorn with a cap between 1 and 2 centimeters (0.4-0.8 inch) wide and a spherical or egg-shaped, round-ended nut up to 2 centimeters (0.8 inch) long.[3][4]
References
- ^ Biota of North America Program 2014 county distribution map
- ^ Calflora taxon report, University of California, Quercus sadleriana Sadler oak, deer oak
- ^ Flora of North America, Quercus sadleriana'
- ^ Brown, Robert (of Campster). 1871. Annals and Magazine of Natural History, series 4, volume 7: 249-250
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment — Quercus sadleriana
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Profile for Quercus sadleriana (deer oak)
- Quercus sadleriana — Calphotos Photo gallery, University of California