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Questions and Answers: 2014

Question: Last question of the day (I think!) We have seen these acorns with red, round, firm "berry-like" attachments. I cannot …

  • Question

    Last question of the day (I think!) We have seen these acorns with red, round, firm "berry-like" attachments. I cannot find anything that explains this

    Answer

    Diane, these are galls on the oak. They are frequently made by a species of wasp. They are commonly produced on the leaves, but infrequently on the nuts. Best wishes.