Arizona oak
Quercus arizonica

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 18 m tall. he bark is scaly. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The acorns occur singly or in pairs. The cup is cup shaped and 5-10 mm deep by 10-15 mm wide. It encloses about half of the nut.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Quercus arizonica var. wootonii Trel.; Quercus endemica C. H. Mull.; Quercus sacame Trel.;