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Quercus similis

Quercus similis Ashe

Bottomland Post Oak, Delta Post Oak, Mississippi Valley Oak, Yellow Oak

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Synonym(s): Quercus ashei, Quercus mississippiensis, Quercus stellata var. mississippiensis, Quercus stellata var. paludosa

USDA Symbol: QUSI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Inflorescence: Catkin
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Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , LA , MS , SC , TX

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	FACW					FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Bibliography

Bibref 298 - Field Guide to Texas Trees (1999) Simpson, B.J.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Quercus similis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Quercus similis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Quercus similis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-11-05
Research By: DEW

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