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Post oak

Quercus stellata

Notes:

per the wiki- The common name refers to the use of the wood of this tree for fence posts. Its wood, like that of the other white oaks, is hard, tough and rot-resistant. This tree tends to be smaller than most other members of the group, with lower, more diffuse branching, largely reflecting its tendency to grow in the open on poor sites, so its wood is of relatively low value as sawn lumber. It is also a popular wood for smoking Texas barbecue.[4] The scientific epithet "stellata" means "star-shaped," referring to the branching hairs on the leaves, looking like small stars under the microscope.

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StacyH
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StacyH

Houston, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 11, 2015
Submitted on Nov 13, 2015

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