Difference between revisions of "Turkey oak"
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | ''Quercus cerris''; | + | ''Quercus cerris''; chêne de Turquie (Fr.); carvalho da Turquia (Port.); cerro (It.) |
== Other Properties == | == Other Properties == | ||
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* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
| − | * | + | * R.Gale, P.Gasson, N.Hepper, G.Killen, "Wood" , ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology'', Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, p. 334-371., 2000 |
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_oak (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005) | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_oak (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005) | ||
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Description
A large deciduous tree, Quercus cerris, native to Europe and Asia Minor. Turkey oak produced a hard, strong wood. It has been used for furniture, construction, coffins, wagons, boats, tools, roofing, statuary and veneer (Gale et al 2000). The southern red oak native to the United States has a local name of turkey oak.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Quercus cerris; chêne de Turquie (Fr.); carvalho da Turquia (Port.); cerro (It.)
Other Properties
Large tree growing to 40 m. Bark=dark grey with deep furrows. Leaves=obovoate (7-14 cm0 with 6-12 triangular lobes. Fruit=large acorns (2-5 cm)
Hazards and Safety
Wood is susceptible to cracking and splitting
Additional Information
R.Gale, P.Gasson, N.Hepper, G.Killen, "Wood" in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 334-371.
Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- R.Gale, P.Gasson, N.Hepper, G.Killen, "Wood" , Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, p. 334-371., 2000
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkey_oak (Accessed Oct. 8, 2005)