Muller'S Oak
探検植物
Muller'S Oak
quercus cornelius-mulleri
Muller's Oak (Quercus cornelius-mulleri) is a hardy, evergreen shrubby oak native to the arid desert-transition zones of Southern California and northern Baja California. Thriving in dry chaparral, pinyon-juniper woodlands, and rocky slopes, this resilient plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem by stabilizing soils and providing critical food and cover for local wildlife. Unlike towering valley oaks, this species remains low and dense, perfectly adapted to withstand harsh droughts and searing desert winds. Named after the renowned botanist Cornelius Herman Muller, this oak is a master of survival, featuring deep roots and a specialized root crown that allows it to resprout quickly after wildfires.
生息地: Found on arid slopes, desert-transition chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands of Southern California and northern Baja California.
外見
This evergreen shrub typically grows between 1 to 3 meters tall, displaying a rigid, intricately branched form. Its leathery leaves are distinctly bicolored: a dull, grayish-green on top and a striking, felt-like white or light gray underneath, covered in minute star-shaped hairs. The leaves are generally oval, with smooth margins or a few small teeth near the tips. In autumn, it produces cylindrical, yellowish-brown acorns nestled in deeply bowl-shaped cups with thickened, warty scales.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Fagales科Fagaceae属Quercus
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
Muller's Oak frequently hybridizes with other local scrub oak species, creating intermediate forms that can stump even experienced botanists.
The white, felt-like hairs on the underside of its leaves are actually star-shaped when viewed under a magnifying glass, a feature designed to conserve water.
This species was named in honor of Cornelius Herman Muller, an American botanist who was one of the world's leading experts on oaks.
特殊能力
能力
Drought-Resistant Foliage
The dense, star-shaped hairs on the leaf undersides trap moisture and reflect harsh desert sunlight, drastically reducing water loss.
能力
Lignotuber Fire Recovery
Possesses a woody root crown that stores nutrients, allowing the plant to rapidly sprout new shoots after wildfire destroys its canopy.
能力
Deep Root Network
Extends deep taproots into rocky crevices to access subterranean water tables unavailable to shallower-rooted shrubs.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 100+ cm
- 寿命
- 50+ 年
食性と食事
As an autotrophic plant, Muller's Oak generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil nutrients.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Carbon dioxide
- Water
- Soil minerals
生態系とのつながり
eaten by
Bryant's Woodrat
Neotoma bryanti
Feeds on the acorns and leaves, and utilizes twigs to construct complex middens.
mutualism
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Collects and caches acorns, inadvertently planting new oaks by forgetting some of their stores.
eaten by
Desert Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis nelsoni
Browses the evergreen foliage and twigs during dry seasons when other forage is scarce.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Muller'S Oakを見分けるには？
Muller'S Oakを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Muller'S Oakの長さは何ですか？
100+ cm
Muller'S Oakの寿命は何ですか？
50+ 年
Muller'S Oakは何を食べますか？
As an autotrophic plant, Muller's Oak generates its own energy through photosynthesis, utilizing sunlight, carbon dioxide, water, and soil nutrients.
Muller'S Oakは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found on arid slopes, desert-transition chaparral, and pinyon-juniper woodlands of Southern California and northern Baja California.
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