Quercus durata
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Quercus durata is an oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...

 endemic to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

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Quercus durata var. durata is a strict serpentine endemic that occurs in the Coast Range and northern Sierra Nevadas. It is often a component of serpentine chaparral. Most individuals are short (< 5 metres (16.4 ft)) and have small, densely organized leaves.

Cultivation

This plant is often used as an urban tree and medicinal plant.

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