Quercus Suber
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Family | Fagaceae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Quercus suber |
| Higher classification | Oak |
| Rank | Species |
| Section | Cerris |
| Did you know | It is estimated that every year cork oak forests retain up to 14 million tons of carbon dioxide, a sizeable contribution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the main cause of climate change. |
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| ID | 1192465 |
About Quercus Suber
Quercus suber, commonly called the cork oak, is a medium-sized, evergreen oak tree in the section Quercus sect. Cerris. It is the primary source of cork for wine bottle stoppers and other uses, such as cork flooring and as the cores of cricket balls. It is native to southwest Europe and northwest Africa.
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