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Quercus prinus Rock chestnut oak Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Quercus prinus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Georgia and Alabama. It is a member of the Fagaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rock chestnut oak. Some home gardeners know the variety as Q. montana. Willd. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Quercus prinus Common Name: Rock chestnut oak Family: Fagaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 20 Mature Width: Habitat: Dry or rocky woods, mainly on siliceous soils[43] and on the borders of streams[82]. The best specimens are found on deep rich well-drained soils[229].
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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