Quercus sapotifolia Liebm.

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Plants of MEXICO
Quercus persiifolia Liebm.
det. D. Breedlove, 1990
Edo. Veracruz, Mun. Villa Aldama, 13 km. (by air) NE of town of Perote, 3 km. N from Cruz Blanca (along Hwy. Mex. 140) on gravel road to Las Minas, near stone bridge over Quebrada Churrero. 19°40'N, 97o10'30" W. alt. 2325 m. Rolling terrain at east edge of plateau, formerly forest of Plnus cf. rudis, now only a few large trees remaining and no reproduction, mostly shrubby vegetation 1-3 m. tall, grazed, dominated by Baccharis, Quercus spp., Buddleia
Small tree at edge of canyon. Leaves light green above, only slightly lighter below. No acorns.
Coll.: M. Nee 32911
24 Aug. 1986