_(19965628774).jpg){kind=link}
Quercus elliptica is a Mesoamerican species of oak tree. It is widespread across central and southern Mexico and Central America from Sinaloa and Hidalgo south as far as Nicaragua. It is classified in Quercus sect. Lobatae.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Quercus elliptica being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Quercus sapotifolia
- Quercus crispipilis
- Quercus purulhana
- Quercus laurina
- Quercus mexicana
- Quercus humboldtii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fagales
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Genus
- Quercus
- Species
- Quercus elliptica
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo