Netleaf oak facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Netleaf oak |
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Quercus
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rugosa
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The Quercus rugosa, also known as the netleaf oak, is a type of tree. It has broad leaves and belongs to the beech and oak family called Fagaceae. This tree naturally grows in southern North America.
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What's in a Name? The Netleaf Oak's Names
The scientific name Quercus rugosa comes from Latin. It means "wrinkled oak," which describes its leaves. In Spanish, people call it by many names. Some common names are "encino negro" (which means black oak) or "encino quiebra hacha" (meaning axe-breaking oak). Sometimes, people also call it "chaparro." This word can also be used as slang for a short person.
What Does the Netleaf Oak Look Like?
The Quercus rugosa is an evergreen plant. This means it keeps its leaves all year round. It can grow as a shrub or a tree. Its bark is brown and looks scaly.
The leaves are thick and feel leathery. They are usually cupped, not flat, and can grow up to 15 centimeters (about 6 inches) long. The top side of the leaf is dark green. But the underside is covered with thick, reddish-brown hairs. Young leaves are also very hairy and often look red or yellow.
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Where Does the Netleaf Oak Grow?
The netleaf oak is found in many places. It grows widely across Mexico, Guatemala, and the southwestern United States. In the U.S., you can find it in Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas.
It grows a lot in the cool, high areas of central Mexico, especially on hillsides and in narrow valleys called gorges. The netleaf oak often grows alongside other trees. These include other types of oaks, alders, pines, and Texas madrones.
See also
In Spanish: Quercus rugosa para niños
