Sunday, May 22, 2011

Sand Live Oak (Quercus geminata)


Habitat - Scrub, Coastal Hammocks & Dunes, Sandhills
Description - Growth habit may be as a large shrub to a medium sized tree, usually with contorted, twisted trunks. Open canopy, somewhat sparsely branched. Leaves are alternate, thick and leathery with rolled under, entire margins. (information from http://www.floridasnature.com/florida%20trees1.htm)

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