Black Oak Tree

Name: Black Oak Tree

Latin Name: Quercus Velutina Lam.

Role in the local ecosystem: Improves air quality, absorbs airborne pollutants, produce acorns for squirrels, deer's, bears, and many birds

Medical uses: Use the inner black oak bark to treat, indigestion, chills, fevers, respiratory problems, sore eyes, and more

Biology Facts: Kingdom Fagales, Family Fagaceae, Genus Quercus,

Class: Vascular Plant, Seeds, Wind pollinates