Oak trees are represented by the genus Quercus, constituted by approximately 600 different species. Many are endemic North America, however, Quercus Cornelius-Mulleri, commonly Mullers Oak, is one of only two species native to surrounding Pioneertown, the other being Quercus John-Tuckeri, commonly Tuckers Oak.
Although they can be difficult to distinguish, Mullers Oak is generally more of a woody shrub than Tuckers Oak, which eventually achieves a taller, more tree like stance. Quercus John-Tuckeri also seems to be more elusive in the Pioneertown region. Casual passers are likely to encounter Mullers Oak in some of the roadside cuts and arroyos, while those in seek of Tuckers Oak may need to venture further into the margins of the Mojave Desert.
All Oaks produce acorns as their fruits. Acorns are classified in botany as a Nut, different than nuts sold commerically as food. An acorn is also Indehiscent, meaning the shell does not open naturally to release the seed. The opposite, Dehiscence, classifies bodies tending to split open when mature. Leaves and Acorns of Oaks contain tannic acid, which can be toxic to humans and most domesticated livestock if injested in large amounts. However, the fruits are eaten often by many species of animals in the wild.
Woven leaves with pointed tips, glowing grow from glinting grit, ghast against your past and host where mountains meet the deserts ghost.
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