Scrub Oak, Encinillo

• Scientific Name: Quercus Turbinella
• Common Name: Scrub Oak, Encinillo
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=3
• Habitat: Canyons, arroyos, mountains
• Life Form: Tree
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple glaucous
• Flower Color: Greenish or green
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spiny leaves
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Fagaceae (beech family)