CYPRUS FLORA AND FAUNA

Golden oak Quercus alnifolia Quercus alnifolia , commonly known as the golden oak, is an endemic oak species that can be found only in Cyprus and it is confined to the Troodos Mountains. The Golden oak is an evergreen shrub or small tree up to 10 m high. Its common English name refers to the golden coloured lower surface of its leaves. In February 2006, the Council of Ministers of Republic of Cyprus selected the golden oak to be the country’s national tree.