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Revision as of 10:00, 13 December 2016

Quercus laurifolia
Quer Laur.jpg
Photo by Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants
Class: Magnoliopsida – Dicotyledons
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Quercus
Species: Q. laurifolia
Binomial name
Quercus laurifolia
Michx.
Quer laur dist.jpg
Natural range of Quercus laurifolia from USDA NRCS Plants Database.

Common names: Laurel oak, Swamp laurel oak, Diamond oak

Taxonomic notes

Synonym: Quercus obtusa (Willdenow) Ashe

Description

A description of Quercus laurifolia is provided in The Flora of North America.

Distribution

Ecology

Phenology

It flowers from March to May, in August and September.[1]

Pollination

The following Hymenoptera families and species were observed visiting flowers of Quercus laurifolia at Archbold Biological Station: [2]

Apidae: Apis mellifera

Colletidae: Colletes brimleyi

Conservation and management

Cultivation and restoration

Photo Gallery

References and notes

  1. Nelson, G. PanFlora: Plant data for the eastern United States with emphasis on the Southeastern Coastal Plains, Florida, and the Florida Panhandle. www.gilnelson.com/PanFlora/ Accessed: 13 DEC 2016
  2. Deyrup, M.A. and N.D. 2015. Database of observations of Hymenoptera visitations to flowers of plants on Archbold Biological Station, Florida, USA.