Tanoak

Other Common Names/Trade Names: None
Scientific Name: Lithocarpus densiflorus
Best Characteristics for Identification: Very small pores, wide rays, banded parenchyma.
Uses: Local niche markets such as paneling, flooring, crafts, etc
General Natural Range
:  Central Oregon to Southern California along the coastal range and into the Sierra Nevada’s
Identical or Nearly Identical Species:  None
Other Species Easily Confused With: None
Means of Distinguishing Similar Species : None
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