Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera L.)

Kermes Oak (Quercus coccifera L.)

Arabic names: سِنديان، بلوط، بَلْخ، قِرْمِز

Edibility and Usage

• Edibility: Edible
• Edible parts: Acorns
• Preparation: Ground; Roasted
• Blooming period: February to April
• Foraging period: September to October
• Seed collection period: September to December
• Potential medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory; Hepatic; Hypotensive; Nervine; Tonic; Vulnerary

Description

• Perenniality: Perennial
• Petal colour: Green
• Leaf type: Entire
• Life form: Phanerophyte shrub; Tree

Scientific Data

• Genus: Quercus
• Family: Fagaceae