Latin name: Quercus palmeri Engelm. Pronunciation: KWER-kus PALM-er-eye Common name: Palmer's oak Family: Fagaceae (Oak) Habitat: Rocky slopes, flats, dry thickets and edges of chaparral, 3000'-5000', north slope San Gabriels, east Peninsular Range, Santa Rosa and desert mountains Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Quercus 2) palmeri |
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