Native Oak Galls in Garry Oak Ecosystems

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  1. CarlyJ

    CarlyJ New Member

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    Hello!
    I am new here and not very well versed in botany but I am conducting research into galls that may be present in Garry Oak ecosystems on Vancouver Island. I have been able to learn LOTS about the invasive Jumping Gall Wasp and it's tiny galls but am looking for information on other kinds of galls that maybe present on Garry Oaks, ones that are either native or at least more symbiotic to the environment and which produce the larger gall nuts/gall apples.

    If anyone has any insight I'd be very grateful!
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    Here are two I have found over the years in my Nanoose Bay garden - in addition to multitudes of tiny galls that appear most years (not last year though).

    Red bumps on Garry Oak.jpg upload_2021-7-14_23-17-47.jpeg
     
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