Quercus pubescens

Taxonomy

Family

Fagaceae

Genus

Quercus

Species

pubescens

Nomenclature Melissopalynology

Quercus robur gr.

Classifier

Willd.

Distribution

East America, Europe, Russia, Central Africa

Utility

The seed can be dried, ground into a powder and used as a thickening in stews or mixed with cereals for making bread. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Berries are a great food for wild animals but also for pigs. Berries are used in phytotherapy. The gall can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff. Wood is very hard, durable under water, it is used for furniture, parquet and beams. Ornamental plant and biodiversity