Quercus infectoria Aleppo oak (Fagaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Quercus infectoria
Aleppo oak
Evergreen shrub
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The Quercus infectoria plant species is found in S. Europe - E. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aleppo oak.

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Latin Name:  Quercus infectoria
Common Name:  Aleppo oak
Family:  Fagaceae
Author:  Oliv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: An ink is made from the tannin-rich galls[171]. The galls are caused by the activity of the Cynipid fly Cynips tinctoria[223]. The galls contain 36 - 58% tannin[223]. An extract of the galls is mixed with ferrous sulphate together with a gum and colouring in order to make the ink[171]. We are not sure if the galls are meant to be used before or after the insect has left them[K].

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