Quercus coccifera

Quercus coccifera L. is a dye plant.

Colors
The galls produced by this plant yields a yellow color, and are also used asa mordant for the high content of tannins. This tree is also known by dyers because is one of the host for kermes.

Parts used
Use the galls for mordanting and dye in yellow.

Synonyms
In spanish is called coscoja.