Holm oak, Spanish holm oak
Quercus rotundifolia

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree.

There are about 600 Quercus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate or Mediterranean plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

The acorns are eaten. They are used in bread, soup, muffins and couscous. They are the source of an edible oil. The flour is use for porridge along with cocoa, sugar, rice flour and salep.

Edible parts

Seeds, acorns, nut

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bellotas, Billotas, Carrasca, Encina

Synonyms

Quercus avellaniformis Colmeiro & E. Boutelou; Quercus ballota Desf.; Quercus ballota (Lam.) Nyman; Quercus calycina Poir.; Quercus ilex var. ballota (Desf.) A. DC.; Quercus ilex subsp. ballota (Desf.) Samp.; and others