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Plant Name:
Live Oak
Scientific Name:
Quercus virginiana
Description:
Live Oak is an evergreen oak tree with a broad, spreading canopy and leathery, dark green leaves.
Habitat:
Coastal plains, forests, woodlands
Fauna:
Live Oak provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds and small mammals. It also serves as a host plant for the larvae of certain butterflies, such as the Gray Hairstreak and the Horace's Duskywing.
Growing Conditions:
Live Oak prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses:
Live Oak is often used in landscaping for its shade and ornamental value. It is also used for its strong wood in construction and furniture making.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Live Oak is a symbol of strength and endurance, and it is the state tree of Georgia.
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