Difference between revisions of "Oak gall"
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; Quercus infectoria | + | oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; oak apple; gallnut; ''Quercus infectoria'' |
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Latest revision as of 08:46, 4 August 2022
Description
A Gall on an oak tree, particularly Quercus infectoria, caused by the larvae of a wasp. Oak, or Aleppo, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oak gall nut; Aleppo gall; oak apple; gallnut; Quercus infectoria