Mt Tabor Oak
Quercus ithaburensis
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The branches form a round crown. The bark is dark grey-brown. It has deep grooves. The leaves are 5-10 cm long. They have teeth along the edges. The leaves are shiny above and have felt like hairs underneath.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The ripe nuts are roasted and eaten or ground and used in cooking.
Edible parts
Nuts, acorns
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alon, Balut, Mallul