Gambel Oaks In The Boisterous April Wind East of Mancos Colorado
by Anastasia Savage Ealy
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Gambel Oaks In The Boisterous April Wind East of Mancos Colorado
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Anastasia Savage Ealy
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A cluster of still sleeping-dreaming, Gambel Oaks (Quercus gambelii) caught my eye as they swayed in the boisterous April wind. They are usually the last trees to leaf out in spring; however their bud tips are turning a vermillion tone in the sun. They prefer to sleep in late. I would like to (spy in)-voyeur on the dreams of trees...
The Gambel Oak, named after William Gambel, American naturalist, (1823–1849) is an important food source for browsing animals such as deer, squirrels, stellar jays, wild turkey, bears, and livestock. Acorns are frequently gathered by squirrels and stored for winter food. Some insects depend on the Gambel oak: for example, the Colorado hairstreak butterfly uses it as a food source for caterpillars. Historically, acorns from Gambel oak provided a reliable source of food for Native Americans.
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April 19th, 2018
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