Quercus Wislizenii (Noun)
Meaning
A small shrubby evergreen tree of western North America similar to the coast live oak but occurring chiefly in foothills of mountain ranges removed from the coast; an important part of the chaparral.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Quercus wislizenii is a small shrubby evergreen tree native to western North America, often found in the foothills of mountain ranges.
- The interior live oak, also known as Quercus wislizenii, is a vital component of the chaparral ecosystem in California.
- Quercus wislizenii is often confused with the coast live oak due to their similar appearances, but they can be distinguished by their habitats.
- The Quercus wislizenii tree is well adapted to the dry conditions of the chaparral, with its thick, waxy leaves helping to conserve water.
- In the wild, Quercus wislizenii can be found growing in association with other chaparral species, such as scrub oak and manzanita.