This species is not usually found in this area, but there is a line of them planted by the local parks department nearby. I suspect it is an offspring of those.
Fuel Break Trail - Auburn State Recreation Area
Appeared diseased. Many like this in the preserve.
measured 30' tall. Photo of leaves is on 10x10mm grid. Vertical field of view of trichome photos is 2 mm and 0.5 mm. Hi res photo shows classic Englemanii trichome, 0.7mm diameter.
Fagaceae
Juap
Quercus spp.
Scrub oak
This plant was found on San Pasqual Reservation near Chaparral habitat.
This plant was identifiable by the leaf patterns, and there were some acorn tops found still on the tree.
This was a staple food for the Kumeyaay and could also be used for building.
Fagaceae
Juap
Quercus spp.
Scrub oak
This plant was found on San Pasqual Reservation near Chaparral habitat.
This plant was identifiable by the leaf patterns, and there were some acorn tops found still on the tree.
This was a staple food for the Kumeyaay and could also be used for building.