chrysophylla

Chrysolepis chrysophylla (Hook.) Hjelmq. var. chrysophylla Giant chinquapin, Golden chinquapinCastanopsis chrysophyllaSouth-east of Round Top on trail running east from Skyline Boulevard, Oakland Hillswooded north-facing slopeabout 1200 feetLeaves very golden below, often folded along midrib. Female flowers at base of male catkins; some old burs remaining