''Quercus spinosa'' is a species of
oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus ''Quercus'' (; Latin "oak tree") of the beech family, Fagaceae. There are approximately 500 extant species of oaks. The common name "oak" also appears in the names of species in related genera, notably ''L ...
native to central China, Taiwan and Myanmar,
in the subgenus ''Cerris'', section ''Ilex''. An evergreen tree, its leaf traits may be adaptations to altitude. It is placed in
section ''Ilex''.
Subspecies
The following subspecies are currently accepted:
*''Quercus spinosa'' subsp. ''miyabei''
(Hayata) A.Camus
*''Quercus spinosa'' subsp. ''spinosa''
References
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spinosa
Plants described in 1884