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It is found in the Southern [[Mediterranean]], in the [[Balkans]] including the [[Greek Islands]], in [[Morocco]], and in [[Asia Minor]]. |
It is found in the Southern [[Mediterranean]], in the [[Balkans]] including the [[Greek Islands]], in [[Morocco]], and in [[Asia Minor]]. |
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The cups, known as valonia, are used for [[tanning]] and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.<ref>[http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu]</ref> |
The cups, known as valonia, are used for [[tanning]] and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.<ref>[http://food.oregonstate.edu/glossary/q/qplant1.html Qercus aegilops on food.oregonstate.edu]</ref> |
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* [[Valoneic acid]] |
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Quercus macrolepis, the Valonia oak,[1] is a tree in the family Fagaceae.
It is found in the Southern Mediterranean, in the Balkans including the Greek Islands, in Morocco, and in Asia Minor.
Uses
The cups, known as valonia, are used for tanning and dyeing as are the unripe acorns called camata or camatina. The ripe acorns are eaten raw or boiled.[2]
See also
References
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