Quercus muhlenbergii
| Scientific Name: | Quercus muhlenbergii |
| Synonym: | Quercus prinoides var. acuminata |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Common Name: | Chinquapin Oak |
| Authority: | Englem. |
| Etymology: | Quercus = Latin for "oak" and "muhlenbergii = after Gotthilf Henry Ernest Muhlenberg (1753-1815) |
| C Value: | 5 |
| Wetness: | FACU- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 21 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
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| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | pointed teeth |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | No bristle tips (white oak group), up to 13 pointed teeth on leaves, veins reach tips of leaves |
| Gee Whiz: | Favored by native cultures and wildlife for the least amount of tannic acid in acorns in comparison to other trees. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |