(Quercus macrocarpa) is a large, sturdy North American deciduous tree known for its distinctive deeply lobed leaves, massive trunk with thick, furrowed bark, and large acorns with fringed, mossy caps, making it a fire-resistant pioneer species of prairies and savannas, capable of reaching over 80 feet with a broad, spreading crown and exceptional drought tolerance.
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