Quercus gussonei explained

Quercus gussonei is a species of oak native to northern Sicily. It is a deciduous tree growing up to 25 meters tall. It is native to the mountains of northern Sicily from 700 to 1000 meters elevation.[1]

The plant was first described as Quercus cerris var. gussonei in 1911 by Antonino Borzì. In 1984 Salvatore Brullo described it as a separate species.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Quercus gussonei . Oaks of the World . 10 September 2024.