Lithocarpus (Noun)
Meaning
Tanbark oaks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tanbark oak is a common alternative name for the Lithocarpus plant, which is native to parts of California and Oregon.
- The species Lithocarpus densiflorus, also known as Tanbark oak, is widely found in mixed evergreen forests.
- Some botanists classify the Tanbark oak as a type of Lithocarpus, while others group it with the Quercus genus due to its acorn-like seeds.
- Tanbark oak leaves are quite different from those of other Lithocarpus species and have a thick leathery texture.
- One notable characteristic of the Lithocarpus, specifically Tanbark oak, is its ability to thrive well on dry mountain slopes.