Observation: Quercus shumardii Buckley (Andrzej Konstantynowicz 20 Mei 2024) World flora

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Łódź, Botanical Garden

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It is native to the Atlantic coastal plain primarily from North Carolina to northern Florida and west to central Texas.
Ornamental plant.
Edible plant - seeds raw or cooked; roasted seeds have been used as a coffee substitute.
Herbal plant - various parts of the plant can be used, most frequently it is the leaves, bark, seeds, seed cups or the galls that are produced as a result of insect damage; a decoction or infusion is astringent, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, styptic and haemostatic. It is taken internally to treat conditions such as acute diarrhea, dysentery and haemorrhages; externally, it is used as a mouthwash to treat toothache or gum problems and is applied topically as a wash on cuts, burns, various skin problems, haemorrhoids and oral, genital and anal mucosa inflammation; extracts of the plant can be added to ointments and used for the healing of cuts.
Useful plant - galls can be used as a rich source of tannin, that can also be used as a dyestuff and is also used by many cultures to make ink; the bark of oak trees is also usually rich in tannins and can be used as a dyestuff and for waterproofing rope; the wood is heavy, hard, strong, close grained, it is used for lumber, flooring, furniture, veneers, cabinet making;
the tree is often sold for cottage gardens.

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