Oak of Mamre
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The Oak of Mamre or Oak of Sibta at Khirbet es-Sibte or Ain Sibta in Hebron in the West Bank, is a site venerated by some as the "Oak of Abraham". It is distinct from the more ancient site of Mamre. I
Abraham's Oak in 1912.
The Oak of Mamre in 2008, before collapsing in 2019
Quercus coccifera
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Quercus coccifera, commonly known as kermes oak, holly oak, or Palestine oak, is an evergreen oak shrub or tree in section Ilex of the genus. It has many synonyms, including Quercus calliprinos. It is
Oak of Mamre
…Mamre, which are in Hebron; and he built an altar there to יהוה") and now inside the city. Also called "The Oak of Abraham", it is an ancient oak tree (Quercus coccifera) which, in one tradition, is said to mark the place where Abraham entertained the three angels, or where Abraham pitched his tent. This site is distinct…
Quercus coccifera coccifera, Bot
Lush Q. coccifera bush in coastal area, with easier growing consitions
Severely stunted Q. coccifera due to intense wind and grazing pressure on Mount Attavyros, Rhodes. ( It is the reddish tipped shrub)
Quercus calliprinos subspecies has flatter leaves.