Scientific name: Quercus cedrosensis
Date collected: 4/18/2011
Location collected: UCLA Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Gardens
Habitat: The Cedro Island Oak was near small bushes and was spaced out from the others.
Nativity: The Cedros Island Oak is native to Baja, California as well as the United States. Its natural habitat ranges from lowlands to mountainous areas.
Special notes: It is a dense bush with evergreen leaves clustered on top of short stems. Flowers bloom during April-May. The Cedros Island Oak is considered to be "endangered" because it is overgrazed by many pasture animals such as goats.
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