Bush chinquapin
Bush chinquapin is an evergreen shrub renowned for its rigid, leathery leaves with sharp, spiny edges. This robust plant, cloaked in a shimmering coat of green, bears conspicuous golden-brown nuts encased in spiny husks. Thriving in mountainous terrains, bush chinquapin roots itself tenaciously into rocky soils, boasting of resilience that allows it to endure and flourish in such harsh, unforgiving environments.