Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis
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Example of Q. macrolepis at Tricase, Lecce | |
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Quercus macrolepis | |
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Quercus ithaburensis |
Quercus macrolepis, the Valonia oak,[1] is a tree in the family Fagaceae.
Geographical range
It is found in the Balkans, and in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, including the Greek Islands, Turkey, Israel, and Morocco.
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]
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