Acorn

An acorn is a small nut that comes from oak trees. It is the food for many animals and can grow into a big oak tree!

Appearance

The Acorn is a small, oval-shaped nut, typically brown or reddish-brown, with a distinct cap covering one end. Its smooth, hard shell often shows subtle stripes, setting it apart from other tree nuts.

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Acorn

Interesting facts

Acorns can float on water to travel far away from their parent tree!

Only one in ten thousand acorns grows into an oak tree!

Some acorns can stay dormant underground for years before sprouting!

The cap on an acorn protects it, like a tiny hard hat!

Measurements & details

Average Length: 2.5 cm
Average Weight: 5 g

Traits

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