Turkey oak
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Quercus laevis
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Fagaceae
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Native plant nurseries. |
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Provides significant food and cover for wildlife. Larval host plant for Horace's dusky wing (Erynnis horactius), red-banded hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops) and white-M hairstreak (Parrhasius m-album) butterflies. The acorns are utilized by squirrels. |
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Can be grown from seed. |
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We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. |
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George D. Gann Spring growth, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2014
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George D. Gann Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2014
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George D. Gann Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 2014
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