chestnut oak (wood)

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Scope note
Refers specifically to the wood of the species Quercus prinus (also called Q. montana), used in making furniture. The term "chestnut oak" is also used informally as a general term referring to any of several species of oaks having leaves similar to chestnut trees.
chestnut oak
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024