Photos and text from Fred Heath, 7/13/2016
While wandering around Sabino today (7/13) scouting for Saturday’s (7/16's) butterfly count, I came across a new plant for the list: Quercus rugosa (Netleaf Oak). I’m not sure exactly where I was, but I was working my way up the Sabino Creek stream bed, somewhat below the 1-mile marker on the main tram road. Luckily, my camera records the Lat/long info: Lat 32:19:14.9; Long 110:48:34.7.
When I first saw it, I noticed only the leaves, which I know can sometimes be deceiving. However, when I located an acorn out on a long stem, I was sure of the ID.
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| Underside of leaf |
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| Yes, it's a fruit! |
Anne says: There are three other
Quercus species in Sabino.
Q. emoryi (Emory Oak);
Q. hypoleucoides (Silver Leaf Oak), and
Q. oblongifolia (Mexican Blue Oak). Hooray!
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