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Quercus rotundifolia

sweet acorn oak

Other common names

Barbary oak

Synonyms

Quercus ilex var. ballota
Quercus ilex var. rotundifolia

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Botanical details

Family: Fagaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Genus: Quercus
Genus description: Quercus can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs, with entire, lobed or toothed leaves; flowers inconspicuous, followed by characteristic acorns; sometimes good autumn colour
Name status: Correct

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