Latin name: Quercus john-tuckeri K. Nixon & C.H. Muller Pronunciation: KWER-kus jon-TUK-er-eye Common name: Tucker's oak, Desert scrub oak Family: Fagaceae (Oak) Habitat: Desert borders, chaparral, pinyon-juniper woodland to 6000', north slope San Gabriels and West Transverse Range Blooming period: February to April Name derivations: 1) Quercus 2) john-tuckeri |
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