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Holm oak leave

Quercus ilex

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

The Holm Oak or Holly Oak is a large evergreen oak native to the Mediterranean region.
The leaves are dark green above and pale whitish-grey with dense short hairs below.
This leaf was on the ground and I guess that for a long period of time so it was quite deteriorated.

Habitat:

Open forest with pine trees and Holm oaks

Notes:

I do not know what are the dark spots, a fungus? a lichen?

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
arlanda
Yes, Beauty of decay, I just put it there
HemaShah
Colors are pretty. Beauty Of Decay! like Larskob would say!
arlanda
It could also be mold. The leaves are dark green above and pale whitish-grey with dense short hairs below. This leaf was on the ground and I guess that for a long period of time so it was quite deteriorated. That's why I like it!!
HemaShah
mold? Arlanda.are the leaves naturally brown? or is it a seasonal change?

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Beauty of Decay
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Biodiversidad en España/Spain

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PublishedFebruary 21, 2012

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