Quercus turbinella (Sonoran Scrub/Shrub Live Oak)

Quercus turbinella, commonly known as Sonoran Scrub Live Oak or Shrub Live Oak, is a small evergreen tree or large shrub. It is native to the Sonoran Desert region of North America. The leaves are dark green and leathery, with toothed margins. This plant is drought-tolerant and can thrive in hot, dry conditions.