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oak

(ōk)
A deciduous tree (Quercus spp.) that provides material in its leaves and bark to produce many forms of herbal nostrums. Used as an astringent, a therapeutic remedy for skin disorders (approved for use for this purpose in Germany), and countless other unconfirmed purposes. Because of high levels of tannic acid, it has caused death, respiratory failure, and hepatotoxicity.
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Here stood a great oak tree with branches spreading broadly around, beneath which was a seat of green moss where Robin Hood was wont to sit at feast and at merrymaking with his stout men about him.
Imagine a sturdy, bountiful oak tree producing acorns that will germinate successive oak trees.
A trip that had begun under the sheltering boughs of an oak tree ended in my kitchen, as I unpacked a plastic bag full of dog ointments and pills.
Not too far away is an oak tree, and you know what THAT means.
There are 11 miles of them; all branch off Oak Tree Trail, which climbs 900 feet from the parking lot to the ridge's 1,510-foot crest, affording great views of two higher ridges to the west, the Livermore Valley to the east, and broad-shouldered Mount Diablo to the north.
Residents can learn about how planting an oak tree is one of the easiest, cheapest and best ways to help the environment during "An Evening for the OAKS," from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
will now manage Oak Tree Center in Edison.North Plainfield-based commercial real estate services firm Levin Management Corp.
"The Littlest Acorn" is a beautifully illustrated story about an acorn that slowly grows into an oak tree with nourishment and encouragement from sun, rain, earth, and creatures of the earth.
The oak tree at the National Botanic Garden has been chosen by the public as Wales Tree of the Year for 2015.
The 2nd Rhyl Scout Group - which is attended by more than 70 youngsters - has used the town's Oak Tree Centre ever since it opened nine years ago.
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