What is another word for chinquapin oak?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪnkwɐpˌɪn ˈə͡ʊk] (IPA) 
Chinquapin oak is a type of oak tree found in North America that produces edible nuts. It is also known as Quercus muehlenbergii, yellow chestnut oak, and rock chestnut oak. The name chinquapin oak comes from the resemblance of its nut to the chinquapin, a type of chestnut. The term yellow chestnut oak refers to the tree's yellow fall foliage and its resemblance to the American chestnut tree. The name rock chestnut oak refers to its ability to grow in rocky soil. Other synonyms for the chinquapin oak include yellow oak, rock oak, and chestnut oak.
