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Quercus cerris L.

Turkey oak (Fagaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Quercus cerris is native to central and south-eastern Europe and western Asia, but is widely planted across the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 Turkey oak / Quercus cerris: _Quercus cerris_ is native to central and south-eastern Europe and western Asia, but is widely planted across the British Isles.

This immature fruit shows the long scales on the cupule, typical of Quercus cerris.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-06-19

 Turkey oak / Quercus cerris: This immature fruit shows the long scales on the cupule, typical of _Quercus cerris_.

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