Quercus greggi, otherwise known as the Mexican oak, is a monoecious semi-evergreen oak that is adapted to survive in arid conditions. It is native to Mexico and commonly grow around 2,000–3,300 metres (6,600–10,800 ft) north of the 24th parallel and spreads across multiple locales.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mexican Oak 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 rugosa
- Quercus crassifolia
- Quercus intricata
- Quercus sideroxyla
- Quercus mcvaughii
- Quercus semecarpifolia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fagales
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Genus
- Quercus
- Species
- Quercus greggii
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