Oaks
Oak Family - Fagaceae
Kermes Oak Quercus cocciferaNative throughout the Mediterranean Region and a common component of maquis habitat. Often a low, heavily grazed bush, but will grow into a tree in less grazed areas and then has less prickly leaves.
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Holm Oak Quercus ilex
Native to the Mediterranean Region.
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Valonia Oak Quercus ithaburensis ssp. macrolepis
Native in the Mediterranean Region, from Italy to the Middle East. Also cultivated in some areas to provide tanin from the acorn cups.
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Downy Oak Quercus pubescens
Native throughout much of Europe to Turkey and the Caucasus.
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