Aleppo oak, Gall oak, Dyer's oak
Quercus infectoria
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m tall and spreads 3 m wide. The bark is grey and scaly and deeply cracked. The leaves are waxy and have teeth with spines. The leaves are almost smooth. They do not have lobes. The fruit are acorns held in shallow scaly cups.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Cyprus, Europe, Greece, India, Iraq, Kurdistan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The seeds are used as a coffee drink. They are also eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Seeds, nuts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Akgobak, Akmeşe, Akpıynar, Balute, Bellot, Dara bero, Machakai, Machikai, Machikaya, Majakani, Majuphal, Mashikai, Mazi mesesi, Mazu, Muphal