Quercus spinosa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fagales |
Family: | Fagaceae |
Genus: | Quercus |
Subgenus: | Quercus subg. Cerris |
Section: | Quercus sect. Ilex |
Species: | Q. spinosa
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Binomial name | |
Quercus spinosa |
Quercus spinosa is a species of oak native to central China, Taiwan and Myanmar,[3] in the subgenus Cerris, section Ilex. An evergreen tree, its leaf traits may be adaptations to altitude.[4] It is placed in section Ilex.[5]
The following subspecies are currently accepted:[3]