turkey oak

See also: Turkey oak

English

A stand of turkey oaks growing in sandy soil.

Etymology

From the resemblance of the leaves to the feet of the turkey.

Noun

turkey oak (plural turkey oaks)

1. Any of several oaks that grow on dry, sandy barrens.
   1. Quercus laevis, of the southeastern U.S.
   2. Quercus incana, of the southern U.S., from Texas through the Piedmont to Virginia

Synonyms

• (Quercus laevis): American turkey oak
• (Quercus incana): bluejack oak, upland willow oak, sandjack oak, cinnamon oak

Further reading

• Quercus laevis on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Quercus incana on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Quercus laevis on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Quercus incana on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Quercus laevis on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• Quercus incana on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• turkey oak at USDA Plants database
• turkey oak at USDA Plants database