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Quercus ilex ballota Holm oak Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus ilex ballota plant species is found in Europe - Mediterranean. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Holm oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. ballota. Q. rotundifolia. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus ilex ballota Common Name: Holm oak Family: Fagaceae Author: (Desf.)A.DC. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 25 Mature Width: 20 Habitat: Arid places, maquis, woods and hills on limestone[89].
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].
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