Quercus agrifolia Encina (Fagaceae) Evergreen tree

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Quercus agrifolia
Encina
Evergreen tree
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The Quercus agrifolia plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Encina.

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Latin Name:  Quercus agrifolia
Common Name:  Encina
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Née

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Forming open groves of great extent in valleys and on not too dry slopes in woods below 1000 metres, it is also found on coastal sand dunes[71, 82].

Medicinal Information: Any galls produced on the tree are strongly astringent and can be used in the treatment of haemorrhages, chronic diarrhoea, dysentery etc[4]. A decoction of the chipped bark has been used as a wash on skin sores[257].

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