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ink nuts

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Galls formed by larvae of wasps, aphids and gall wasps on oak leaves, are porous "ink nuts," received this name because in the old days of them produced ink for writing. These ink nuts are used for tanning leather and producing medicinal (astringent) agents.

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Uploaded on January 19, 2017
Taken on September 15, 2016